What's Your Advent Prayer Style?
Find out your spiritual gifts!
I thought this would be a fun way for us to think about the upcoming season of Advent. What is your usual prayer style? What are you spiritual gifts, and in what ways might God be calling you to connect even more deeply this year?
Are you ready? Let’s go! Track your answers to these 7 questions:
1. When you wake up in the morning, what’s the first way you might pray?
A. Reflecting on the peace of a new day and the blessings of simply being present.
B. With my Bible! Finding out what insights or messages might be awaiting me in today’s Scripture or devotional reading.
C. Focusing on praying for and caring for others, whether family, friends, or those I know need a little extra love.
D. Asking God how I can show Christ’s love through my actions today, whether big or small.
2. If you have an hour of quiet time, where might you pray?
A. A dimly lit chapel or a cozy corner at home where I can retreat into silence.
B. Anywhere with my Bible or devotional, where I can read, ponder, and take notes.
C. In a shared space, like a prayer group or small gathering, where we can lift one another up.
D. Out in the world—volunteering, lending a helping hand, or reaching out to those in need.
3. Which part of the Advent season resonates most deeply with you?
A. The mystery and anticipation of Christ’s arrival, experienced in quiet waiting.
B. The readings, Scriptures, and reflections that help me uncover new spiritual insights.
C. The community gatherings, shared prayers, and ways we connect and pray together.
D. Opportunities for charity and acts of service that remind me to live out Christ’s love actively.
4. What best describes your favorite Advent spiritual traditions?
A. Creating moments of silence and stillness to reflect on the meaning of Christ’s coming.
B. Reading daily reflections, journaling, or following a Scripture plan.
C. Attending Advent gatherings, prayer groups, parish events, or seasonal events with others.
D. Organizing or joining charity work, helping others, and supporting a good cause.
5. Which of these is a way that you like to connect with God?
A. Embracing silence and just “being” in God’s presence.
B. Finding new meanings and insights in God’s Word, especially passages that relate to my life.
C. Praying with others—family, friends, and fellow parishioners—singing in communal praise.
D. Turning my prayers into tangible acts of kindness, letting love be my lived prayer.
6. In times of stress or busyness, what’s your go-to spiritual practice?
A. Seeking moments of stillness or brief, intentional pauses to reset.
B. Clinging to a favorite verse or a memorized Scripture passage that grounds me.
C. Reaching out to prayer partners, friends, or sharing prayer intentions.
D. Focusing on others who have greater needs than I do, finding peace in helping, even in small gestures.
7. Which of these might be a goal for you this advent season?
A. To discover a quiet, deep peace and closeness with God.
B. To gain fresh perspectives and a more profound understanding of God’s teachings.
C. To experience the support and closeness of shared prayers with others.
D. To live out faith actively through concrete, loving actions.
Answer Key
Mostly A’s: Your Prayer Style is Silent Adoration!
Your heart finds joy in quiet contemplation and simply “being” with God. Advent for you is a time of stillness, listening deeply for God’s voice, and drawing close in peace.
Mostly B’s: Your Prayer Style is Scripture Reflection!
You connect with God most deeply through his Word, and Advent is a journey of discovering new wisdom. Scripture guides you, and each passage brings fresh insights into your faith and life.
Mostly C’s: Your Prayer Style is Communal Prayer!
Community strengthens your faith, and praying with others brings you closer to God. Whether through song, shared reflections, or gathering together, you feel God’s presence through community.
Mostly D’s: Your Prayer Style is Active Service!
Faith comes alive for you through action. Serving others and showing kindness in practical ways are your prayers in motion. You find God in every act of compassion and giving.
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