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10 Commandments (1-3)Commandments (Love of God and Love of Neighbor)Decalogue- This word is means the Ten Commandments or the Ten Laws.

The Catholic Ten Commandments are a summary of "the conditions of a lifefreed from the slavery of sin" ( Catechism , 2057). They must be understood inrelation to the "law of love": Love of God and love of neighbor summarize allof Catholic morality. The law of love is also the first principle & source of themoral law. It contains "all the law and the prophets" (Mt 22:40).

Jesus exceeded the Commandments. He demanded more from us, not less: arighteousness [which] exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees. (Matthew5:20; CCC 2054).

The Catholic Ten Commandments are a description of the minimum that loverequires.

Christian life itself requires much more than simply following the TenCommandments.

The Commandments express man's fundamental duties to God and neighbor.

The First Three Commandments involve Love of God.

The Fourth through the Tenth Commandments involve the Love of Neighbor.


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10 Commandments (1-3)First CommandmentI, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have other gods besides me. Idolatry- The worship of idols (Hinduism), bow down, worship and adore an object. Statuesarent idols, we do not worship them or adore them or offer sacrifice to them. They represent

Jesus, the angels and saints. They remind us to worship God. Statues of saints remind us to asktheir intercession to pray for us. As we honor photographs of family members so we honorpictures of saints in heaven, who are our friends.Superstition- Attributes to a creature, a power that belongs to God. Use of lucky charms, beliefin dreams, fortunetelling, or astrology which predicts the future or describes a particular kind ofperson. Spells- Making incantations to avert evil or good to come about due to them, or can be used toharm people. Fortune Cookies- Even if no belief in them, better to not use them because doing so givescredence to them and can cause others to think we believe in them. (There are scripturalChristian cookies which can be used.) Lucky or Un-Lucky Numbers- Sin against Gods divine providence. Spiritism- To communicate with the dead is forbidden. Samuel appears to Saul (1 Sam. 28)Sacrilege- Blasphemy or profanation if a person, place or thing consecrated to God. Violence ina church or grave site, receive sacraments unworthily, especially the Eucharist while in mortalsin. Using Sacred Vessels in appropriately such as drinking pop in a chalice.Simony- Buying or selling sacred or spiritual things. (Simon Magus offered the apostles moneyfor the purpose of giving him the power of the Spirit). (Acts 8:18-24) Buying and selling sacredobjects like relics, pictures, statues after they have been blessed. Methods of Breaking the First Commandment: Ouija Board, Crystal Balls, 8-Ball, Palm Readers,Worship of Satan, Witchcraft (channels to evil spirits), (Harry Potter Books?), White Witches,New Age (energy can heal, etc..), HoroscopesWorship of Money, Fame and Power- Placing these or anything above God. They can becomean obsession to the exclusion of God.

In Hinduism the godVishnu is believed to

have severalreincarnations as afish, a dwarf, as the

person of Rama, andas Krishna in the

different ages of theworld. This is

contrary to the Bibleand to all Christian

belief in the afterlife."It is appointed thatmen die once, and

after death be judged " (Heb. 10:27).


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10 Commandments (1-3)What does the Church say about Astrology today?Bishop Donald W. Montrose of the Diocese of Stocktonwrote a pastoral letter: Spiritual Warfare: The Occult Has

Demonic Influence. In it he said: Jeremiah 10:2 Thus says the Lord: Learn not the customs of the pagans andhave no fear of the signs of the heavens, though the pagans

fear them. By studying the star s and planets an astr ologercasts a hor oscope on the basis of the month and the dayof an individuals birth. The horoscope is a prediction ofevents likely to occur in a persons life based upon themovement of the star s and planets . Even though millionsof people follow horoscopes with greater or lesser interest,this is still a type of fortune telling. Even if you say you donot believe in horoscopes, and only read your own f or

fun, you should abandon thi s practice. The dailyhoroscope can easily inf luence us f rom time to time. I t i sa way in which we open our selves to the occul t. I f youwant to live in the Kingdom of God, renouncehoroscopes and all other means of f ortune tel ling . Any playing cards, Oui ja boards, or other things used forfor tune tel l ing should be destroyed.


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10 Commandments (1-3)What does the Church say about the New Age?The New Age Movement goes against the teachings of the Catholic Church. TheVatican cautions Catholics in a document entitled, "Jesus Christ: The Bearer of theWater of Life A Christian reflection on the New Age, " issued in 2003 by thePontifical Council for Culture and the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.In their warning, the council notes that in such New Age therapies, " the source ofhealing is said to be within ourselves, something we reach when we are in touchwith our inner energy or cosmic energy." The Pontifical Document states: In a New Age perspective, illness and sufferingcome from working against nature; when one is in tune with nature, one canexpect a much healthier life, and even material prosperity; for some New Agehealers, there should actually be no need for us to die. The document lists specificpractices that have been influenced by New Age. It states, Advertising connectedwith New Age covers a wide range of practices as acupuncture, biofeedback,chiropractic, kinesiology, homeopathy, iridology, massage and various kinds ofbodywork (such as orgonomy, Feldenkrais, reflexology, Rolfing, polarity massage,therapeutic touch etc.), meditation and visualization, nutritional therapies, psychichealing, various kinds of herbal medicine, healing by crystals, metals, music orcolors, reincarnation therapies and, finally, twelve-step programs and self-helpgroups. The source of healing is said to be within ourselves, something we reach

when we are in touch with our inner energy or cosmic energy.


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10 Commandments (1-3)Harry Potter Books?Gabriel Kuby, an English critic wrote a letter to Cardinal Razinger, in2003 about the books. In the letter, Kuby objects to Potter statingthe books corrupt the hearts of the young, preventing them from

developing a properly ordered sense of good and evil , thus harmingtheir relationship with God, while that relationship is still in itsinfancy .Cardinal Raztinger, now Pope Benedict, responded to the letter, withhis own letter on March 7, 2003. He said, "It is good that you shedlight and inform us on the Harry Potter matter, for these are subtle

seductions that are barely noticeable and precisely because of thatdeeply affect (children) and corrupt the Christian faith in souls evenbefore (the Faith) co uld properly grow,". Pope Benedict OpposesHarry Potter Novels, www.Lifesitenews.com June 27, 2005.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------On Jan. 2, 2002, Rome's official exorcist, Fr. Gabriele Amorth,warned parents against the Harry Potter book series. Fr. Gabriel saidSatan is behind the works. In an interview with the Italian newsagency, Fr. Gabriele said, "Behind Harry Potter hides the signatureof the king of the darkness, the devil. " An exorcist is one, who hasChurch authority to cast out demons from those people, who arepossessed by the devil.
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10 Commandments (1-3)Second CommandmentYou shall not take the name of the Lord God in vain.

Gods Holy Name - O my God! Vain use of Gods Name or Jesus Name.

-Without respect and for no good purpose, should be used only to honor God.Cursing- Go to hell! I hope you have an accident. May you lose your job!

Swear Words- Shit! That sucks! Damn!

Swearing an Oath- Should not be done unless for a serious reason, such as incourt. Taking an office in the government or Church.

Breaking a Promise- Promises should generally not be broken. However, theycan be broken for serious reasons. For example a friend asks you to make apromise that you wont tell anyone what he says. But then he tells you that heis going to kill himself or that he plans to physically hurt someone. One maybreak the promise for serious reasons.

Telling Lies Under Oath-Watch TV or Listen to Music that Disrespects God-

Blasphemy- Contempt toward God. Insulting language against God, for exampleaccusing Jesus of being married to Mary Magdalene and had children (Da Vinci Code)

False Oaths- Calling God to be a witness to a lie. I swear to God this is true.


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10 Commandments (1-3)The Third Commandment- Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day "One can, of course, pray at home also: but you cannot pray there as you doin church where so many people are gathered, where a harmonious voice

is raised to God: for here is something greater than individual prayer:one-mindedness, a union of love, the prayers of the priest. During public prayers,not only do the people send up their own voices to God, but together with them,the angels and archangels glorify the Master. --St. John ChrysostomThus, church prayer has a preeminently sacred character and it is given thisnature by the grace of the Holy Spirit which, as we I know, enlivens our spiritual life, cooperating with

our personal spiritual efforts.Sunday Obligation2180 The precept of the Church specifies the law of the Lord more precisely: "On Sundays and otherholy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass. " "The precept ofparticipating in the Mass is satisfied by assistance at a Mass which is celebrated anywhere in aCatholic rite either on the holy day or on the evening of the preceding day ."2181 The Sunday Eucharist is the foundation and confirmation of all Christian practice. For this reasonthe faithful are obliged to participate in the Eucharist on days of obligation, unless excused for aserious reason (for example, illness, the care of infants) or dispensed by their own pastor. Thosewho deliberately fail in this obligation commit a grave sin .2182 Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belongingand of being faithful to Christ and to his Church . The faithful give witness by this to their communionin faith and charity. Together they testify to God's holiness and their hope of salvation. They

strengthen one another under the guidance of the Holy Spirit .


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10 Commandments (1-3)A Day of Grace and Rest From Work CCC 2184 Just as God " rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had done," humanlife has a rhythm of work and rest. The institution of the Lord's Day helps everyone enjoyadequate rest and leisure to cultivate their familial, cultural, social, and religious lives .

CCC 2185 On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain fromengaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God , the joy proper to theLord's Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind andbody. Family needs or important social service can legitimately excuse from the obligation ofSunday rest . The faithful should see to it that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicialto religion, family life, and health. The charity of truth seeks holy leisure- the necessity ofcharity accepts just work.

CCC 2186 Those Christians who have leisure should be mindful of their brethren who have thesame needs and the same rights, yet cannot rest from work because of poverty and misery.Sunday is traditionally consecrated by Christian piety to good works and humble service of thesick, the infirm, and the elderly. Christians will also sanctify Sunday by devoting time and careto their families and relatives, often difficult to do on other days of the week. Sunday is a timefor reflection, silence, cultivation of the mind, and meditation which furthers the growth ofthe Christian interior life.

CCC 2187 Sanctifying Sundays and holy days requires a common effort. Every Christian shouldavoid making unnecessary demands on others that would hinder them from observing theLord's Day. Traditional activities (sport, restaurants, etc.), and social necessities (publicservices, etc.), require some people to work on Sundays, but everyone should still take care toset aside sufficient time for leisure. With temperance and charity the faithful will see to it thatthey avoid the excesses and violence sometimes associated with popular leisure activities. Inspite of economic constraints, public authorities should ensure citizens a time intended for restand divine worship. Employers have a similar obligation toward their employees.


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10 Commandments (1-3)FreemasonryFree Mason- Catholics can not be freemasons. The Catholic Church and Freemasonryhave been at odds for centuries. Eight popes have condemned it, as well as have the

majority of Christian denominations. Christianity and Freemasonry hold contrarybeliefs. Catholics are forbidden to join the Lodge in the strongest of terms. TheChurch's position is expressed in its "Declaration on Masonic Associations." It states inpart: "Therefore the Church's negative judgment in regard to Masonic associationsremains unchanged, since their principles have always been considered irreconcilable

with the doctrine of the Church, and therefore membership in them remains forbidden. The faithful who enroll in Masonic associations are in a state of grave sinand may not receive Holy Communion."

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Leaving Mass Early or Arriving Mass Late Without Serious Reason- When one leaves Mass early, they fail to pray to Jesus whom they have just received inHoly Communion and this is disrespectful directly to the Lord, who remains in ones

heart about 15 min. (according to St. Alphonsus Ligouri)


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10 Commandments (1-3)Holy Days of ObligationDays set aside by the Church in which Catholics are obligatedto attend Mass during the Week.

Sunday is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Other Holy Days of Obligation for Catholics is as follows:

Jan. 1 st Mary Mother of God

Ascension Thursday is transferred in most dioceses to the

following Sunday. (40 days after Easter Sunday)Aug. 15 th Assumption of Mary

Nov. 1 st All Saints Day

Dec. 8 th Immaculate Conception of Mary

Dec. 25th

ChristmasUniversal Church: Jan. 6 th Epiphany, Corpus Christi FirstThursday in June, St. Joseph Mar. 19 th , Apostles Peter andPaul- June 29 th If one goes to another country one mustobey their laws and attend Mass on their holy days.


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10 Commandments (1-3)5 PRECEPTS OF THE CHURCH1. Sunday Duty and Holy Days of Obligation- The first precept of the Church is"You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation and rest from

servile labor." Often called the Sunday Duty or the Sunday Obligation, this is theway in which Christians fulfill the Third Commandment: "Remember, keep holythe Sabbath day." We participate in the Mass, and we refrain from any workthat distracts us from a proper celebration of Christ's Resurrection.

2. Confession - The second precept of the Church is " You shall confess your sinsat least once a year." Strictly speaking, we only need to take part in theSacrament of Confession if we have committed a mortal sin, but the Churchurges us to make frequent use of the sacrament and, at a minimum, to receiveit once each year in preparation for fulfilling our Easter Duty.

3. The Easter Duty - The third precept of the Church is " You shall receive thesacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season ." Today, mostCatholics receive the Eucharist at every Mass they attend, but it wasn't alwaysso. Since the Sacrament of Holy Communion binds us to Christ and to ourfellow Christians, the Church requires us to receive it at least once each year,

sometime between Palm Sunday and Trinity Sunday (the Sunday afterPentecost Sunday).

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10 Commandments (1-3)5 PRECEPTS OF THE CHURCH4. Fasting and Abstinence- The fourth precept of the Church is " You shallobserve the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church. " Fasting

and abstinence, along with prayer and almsgiving, are powerful tools indeveloping our spiritual life. Today, the Church requires Catholics to fast onlyon Ash Wednesday and Good Friday , and to abstain from meat on the Fridaysduring Lent. On all other Fridays of the year, we may perform some otherpenance in place of abstinence from meat. Fasting: A Powerful Spiritual Tool.Abstinence as Spiritual Discipline5. Supporting the Church- The fifth precept of the Church is " You shall help to

provide for the needs of the Church." The Catechism notes that this " meansthat the faithful are obliged to assist with the material needs of the Church,

each according to his own ability. " In other words, we don't necessarily have totithe (give ten percent of our income), if we can't afford it; but we should alsobe willing to give more if we can. Our support of the Church can also bethrough donations of our time, and the point of both is not simply to maintainthe Church but to spread the Gospel and bring others into the Church, the

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Always remember: the precepts of the Catholic Church are minimumlevels of participation in the life of the Church. Out of love for Christ anda desire to advance in the spiritual life, you will normally try to do far

more than they require.Recommended to Catholics:Attend Mass at least one more time a week. (Most Church parishescelebrate Mass every day of the year! Go to Mass everyday, if possible.)Go to confession at least once a month, or if you commit a mortal sin

right away. Find a good spiritual director to give you sound guidance forgrowing in the spiritual life.Receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at every Mass, if you meet theguidelines for reception (are free from mortal sin, etc.).Make a habit of practicing penitential and charitable acts beyond those

required by the precepts of the Catholic Church.Contribute as much as possible to the material needs of the Church &needy. And to become involved in practicing stewardship where onegives their time and talent in the service of others. Volunteer to help thepoor.

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