# Praise ## Catechism of the Catholic Church The form of prayer which focuses on giving recognition to God for his own sake, giving glory to Him for who he is ([[4.1.1.3.p9a#^ccc-2639|2639]]). In the liturgy of the Eucharist, the whole Church joins with Christ in giving praise and thanksgiving to the Father ([[2.2.1.3.p41#^ccc-1358|1358]]). _See_ Doxology.