Book of Common Prayer (page 857)

Q What is adoration?

A Adoration is the lifting up of the heart and mind to God, asking
nothing but to enjoy God's presence.

Q Why do we praise God?

A We praise God, not to obtain anything, but because God's Being
draws praise from us.

Q For what do we offer thanksgiving?

A Thanksgiving is offered to God for all the blessings of this life,
for our redemption, and for whatever draws us closer to God.

Q What is penitence?

A In penitence, we confess our sins and make restitution where
possible, with the intention to amend our lives.

Q What is prayer of oblation?

A Oblation is an offering of ourselves, our lives and labors, in
union with Christ, for the purposes of God.

Q What are intercession and petition?

A Intercession brings before God the needs of others; in petition, we
present our own needs, that God's will may be done.

Q What is corporate worship?

A In corporate worship, we unite ourselves with others to acknowledge
the holiness of God, to hear God's Word, to offer prayer, and to
celebrate the sacraments.

The Sacraments

Q What are the sacraments?

A The sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward and
spiritual grace, given by Christ as sure and certain means by which we
receive that grace.