Precepts Of The Catholic Church
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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WHAT ARE THE PRECEPTS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?
- Precepts are the minimal requirements of the Chruch
- By living by them, you are living the minimal form of spiritual life.
- Not obeying them is considered a mortal sin.
- Some precepts are not very difficult to abide by.
- It is still highly recommended that you go beyond what these precepts require.
THE FIRST PRECEPT
- "You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on Holy Days of Obligation"
- There are exceptions to this rule.
- For example if you are away from a church on Sunday or are ill, then you are excused.
THE SECOND PRECEPT
- "You shall confess your sins at least once a year"
THE THIRD PRECEPT
- "You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least once during the Easter season.
THE FOURTH PRECEPT
- "You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church.
- If you are a pregnant or nursing woman and you have a strict diet, you do not need to observe fasting or abstinence.
THE FIFTH PRECEPT
- "You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church.
FASTING
- Fasting is reducing the amount of food you eat below normal levels.
- On fasting days you are allowed two small meals and one main meal.
- Snacking is prohibited.
- All Catholics from 18-59 years old are required to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
ABSTINENCE
- Abstinence means not eating meat.
- Fish is not considered meat in this case.
- All Catholics are required to observe abstinence on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent.
- Outside of the U.S. it is required to observe abstinence on all Fridays of the year in honor of Good Friday.
GO BEYOND.
- It is highly recommended that you do more than is required by the Precepts.
