June 4 -Coaching Hour: First Things First! Common Misconceptions About Praise & Worship

About this episode

Dr. Tom Curran clarifies misconceptions about praise and worship and shares insights on teaching kids to pray and forgive.

Dr. Tom Curran clarifies common misconceptions about “praise and worship” and explores different forms of praise: in song, in words and in silence. (individually, communally and liturgically) Tom shares insights from the Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Prayer of Praise and gives practical tips on how to teach kids to pray and forgive. Prayer Acronym: PTPIA - Praise, Thank, Petition, Intercession & Ask Forgiveness Sentences: “I did it.” “I’m sorry.” “Forgive me.” “I’ll make up for it.” “I’ll never do it again.”

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Tom Curran

Topics covered

• praise and worship
• prayer
• teaching kids to pray
• forgiveness
• Catholic faith

Keywords

• praise
• worship
• prayer acronym
• forgiveness
• Catholic Church

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catechism of the Catholic Church

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