PRECEPTS OF THE CHURCH

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE

• The purpose of the precepts is to have a guideline
• It shows the absolute minimum of actions required by a catholic
• The Church uses them to remind us that to be a catholic takes a commitment
• Each precept is a requirement

THE FIRST PRECEPT

• The first precept tells us that we should attend mass
• Every Sunday and rest from servile labor
• We must sanctify the day commemorating the resurrection of the Lord
• As well as the principal feast days, known as catholic holy days of obligation

THE SECOND PRECEPT

• The second precept tells us that we should confess our sins
• At least once a year
• We must prepare for the Eucharist by the Sacrament of Reconciliation
• This sacrament continues Baptisms work of conversion and forgiveness

THE THIRD PRECEPT

• Tells us that