Book of Common Prayer (page 856)

Q What is the ministry of a priest or presbyter?

A The ministry of a priest is to represent Christ and his Church,
particularly as pastor to the people; to share with the bishop in the
overseeing of the Church; to proclaim the Gospel; to administer the
sacraments; and to bless and declare pardon in the name of God.

Q What is the ministry of a deacon?

A The ministry of a deacon is to represent Christ and his Church,
particularly as a servant of those in need; and to assist bishops and
priests in the proclamation of the Gospel and the administration of
the sacraments.

Q What is the duty of all Christians?

A The duty of all Christians is to follow Christ; to come together
week by week for corporate worship; and to work, pray, and give for
the spread of the kingdom of God.

Prayer and Worship

Q What is prayer?

A Prayer is responding to God, by thought and by deeds, with or
without words.

Q What is Christian Prayer?

A Christian prayer is response of God the Father, through Jesus
Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Q What prayer did Christ teach us?

A Our Lord gave us the example of prayer knows as the Lord's Prayer.
See page 364

Q What are the principal kinds of prayer?

A The principal kinds of prayer are adoration, praise, thanksgiving,
penitence, oblation, intercession, and petition.