Which term means praying for the needs of others?

• A. Mediation
• B. Advent
• C. Intercession
• D. Patron Saint

Answer: (C)

Intercession is praying on behalf of others, bringing their needs before God and asking for His help for them. This act expresses care and concern by talking to God for someone else, whether for family, friends, or people in need. In Christian practice, believers are encouraged to intercede for others, and Jesus is described as the ultimate Intercessor who speaks to the Father on our behalf. That makes intercession the best fit for “praying for the needs of others.” Mediation is about acting as a go-between to resolve disputes or connect people with God in a broader sense, but it isn’t the specific act of praying for someone’s needs. Advent is a liturgical season of anticipation before Christmas, not an act of prayer. A patron saint is a saint viewed as a protector or advocate for a particular group or place, which is about sponsorship or guidance, not the act of praying for others.