Fostering Prayer, purification and the devotional life

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Fostering Prayer, purification and the
devotional life

• CAT105/Session 5 Youth Evangelization
• July 23, 2019

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1. Characteristics of Purification/Enlightenment

1. Prayer and meditation on the Word of God/Deposit
   of Faith
2. Turning away from sin and repentance
3. Deeper knowledge of Christ the Savior
4. Lent
5. Keywords Interior Transformation, Death to Self

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2. Practical Ways to Pray with teens

1. Spontaneous prayer from the heart
2. Encourage/provide ongoing opportunities for
   Confession
3. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
4. Scripture, Liturgy of the Hours, Lectio Divina
5. Devotions Rosary, Chaplet, Novenas
6. Resources for Family Prayer Times

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3. Elements in prayer with teens

1. Christ-centered, encountering the Person of
   Christ
2. Singable, engaging music
3. Silence
4. Intimate prayerful environment
5. Personal Intentions
6. Scripture
7. Part of every session/meeting/gathering

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4. Signs of Conversion/Growth in Prayer

1. Deepening awareness of Christs presence in daily
   life
2. Evidence of unpacking and applying teaching to
   their lives.
3. Deepening prayer life, both quality and quantity
4. Turning away from sin
5. A desire and focus for reception of sacraments.

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For Discussion

• List three practical ways you can help your teens
  hear and respond to the invitation to pray.