prayer request; request for prayers
Used in Christian contexts for a specific item or topic for which prayer is requested, often shared in church bulletins or prayer meetings.
His name was on the church's prayer request list.
Let's pray for this week's prayer requests.
General word for prayer; 祈祷課題 specifically refers to a formalized request for prayer, often in a Christian setting.
A prayer or petition, often used in Shinto or Buddhist contexts; 祈祷課題 is more specific to Christian prayer requests.
Compound of 祈祷 (prayer) and 課題 (subject, task, assignment). The term is used in Christian contexts to refer to a specific item for which prayer is requested.