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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
Prayer expressed in a believer’s own words rather than using an established text; it may be spontaneous.
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Paper 1
Prayer expressed in a believer’s own words rather than using an established text; sometimes called extempore prayer.
Revise: Significance of PrayerIn informal prayer, Christians address God using their own words. It is sometimes called extempore prayer and can be spontaneous, without preparation.
Prayer expressed in a believer’s own words rather than a set text; it may be spontaneous.
Paper 2
Revise: Forms of WorshipInformal prayers use a believer’s own words. Someone might thank God for a particular event or pray for a friend facing difficulty. Such prayer can express immediate feelings and concerns, and Christians may believe the Holy Spirit guides what they say.
Set prayer does not mean public prayer, and informal prayer does not mean private prayer. Either can be used alone or with others.
When comparing set and informal prayer, explain the benefits of both. Many Christians use both rather than choosing only one.
Distinguish the words used from the setting: formal prayer can be private, and informal prayer can be communal.
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