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Religion Beginning Catholic

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRECEPTS OF THE CHURCH

WHAT ARE THE PRCEPT OF THE CHURCH

  • minimum actions required of Catholics regarding the Church.
  • remind us that life requires a commitment to prayer and participation in the liturgy and sacraments
  • If we fall below minimum level, we can't consider ourselves to be in full communion with the Church
  • Each is a requirement
  • The violation of a precept is a moral sin
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ATTEND MASS ON SUNDAYS, ON HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION, AND REST FROM SERVILE LABOR.

  • We must "sanctify the day commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord" (Sunday)
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CONFESS YOUR SINS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR

  • We must prepare for the Eucharist by means of Confession.
  • This sacrament "continues Baptism's work of conversion and forgiveness."
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RECEIVE THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST AT LEAST DURING EASTER SEASON

  • This guarantees as a minimum the reception of the Lord's Body and Blood

OBSERVE THE DAYS OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE ESTABLISHED BY THE CHURCH

  • ensures the times of ascesis and penance
  • which prepare us for the liturgical feasts
  • help us acquire mastery over our instincts and freedom of heart
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HELP PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THE CHURCH

  • The faithful are obligated to assist with the material needs of the church
  • This can be time, talent, and treasure

FASTING

  • reducing the amount of food you eat below normal levels.
  • fast days you may eat one full meal and two smaller meals
  • Snacking is also prohibited on fast days

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