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== Catechism of the Catholic Church == | |||
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: The precepts of the Church are set in the context of a moral life bound to and nourished by liturgical life. The obligatory character of these positive laws decreed by the pastoral authorities is meant to guarantee to the faithful the very necessary minimum in the spirit of prayer and moral effort, in the growth in love of God and neighbor: | : The precepts of the Church are set in the context of a moral life bound to and nourished by liturgical life. The obligatory character of these positive laws decreed by the pastoral authorities is meant to guarantee to the faithful the very necessary minimum in the spirit of prayer and moral effort, in the growth in love of God and neighbor: | ||
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:* The third precept ("You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season") guarantees as a minimum the reception of the Lord's Body and Blood in connection with the Paschal feasts, the origin and center of the Christian liturgy.<ref>Cf. CIC, can. 920; CCEO, cann. 708; 881 § 3.</ref> | :* The third precept ("You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season") guarantees as a minimum the reception of the Lord's Body and Blood in connection with the Paschal feasts, the origin and center of the Christian liturgy.<ref>Cf. CIC, can. 920; CCEO, cann. 708; 881 § 3.</ref> | ||
:* The fourth precept ("You shall 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 and help us acquire mastery over our instincts and freedom of heart.<ref>Cf. CIC, cann. 1249-1251; CCEO, can. 882.</ref> | :* The fourth precept ("You shall 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 and help us acquire mastery over our instincts and freedom of heart.<ref>Cf. CIC, cann. 1249-1251; CCEO, can. 882.</ref> | ||
:* The fifth precept ("You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church") means that the faithful are obliged to assist with the material needs of the Church, each according to his own ability.<ref>Cf. CIC, can. 222; CCEO can. 25; Furthermore, episcopal conferences can establish other ecclesiastical precepts for their own territories (Cf. CIC, can. 455).</ref> | :* The fifth precept ("You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church") means that the faithful are obliged to assist with the material needs of the Church, each according to his own ability.<ref>Cf. CIC, can. 222; CCEO can. 25; Furthermore, episcopal conferences can establish other ecclesiastical precepts for their own territories (Cf. CIC, can. 455).</ref> The faithful also have the duty of providing for the material needs of the Church, each according to his own abilities.<ref>Cf. CIC, can. 222. ''[This last sentence seems redundant, but the duplication exists both in the online and the printed version of the Catechism.]''</ref> | ||
== Summary form == | |||
* You shall '''attend Mass''' on Sundays and holy days of obligation and rest from servile labor. | |||
* You shall '''confess your sins''' at least once a year. | |||
* You shall '''receive the sacrament of the Eucharist''' at least during the Easter season. | |||
* You shall '''observe the days of fasting and abstinence''' established by the Church. | |||
* You shall '''help to provide for the needs of the Church'''. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 14:28, 12 February 2011
Catechism of the Catholic Church
- CCC #2041-2043
- The precepts of the Church are set in the context of a moral life bound to and nourished by liturgical life. The obligatory character of these positive laws decreed by the pastoral authorities is meant to guarantee to the faithful the very necessary minimum in the spirit of prayer and moral effort, in the growth in love of God and neighbor:
- The first precept ("You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation and rest from servile labor") requires the faithful to sanctify the day commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord as well as the principal liturgical feasts honoring the mysteries of the Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the saints; in the first place, by participating in the Eucharistic celebration, in which the Christian community is gathered, and by resting from those works and activities which could impede such a sanctification of these days.[1]
- The second precept ("You shall confess your sins at least once a year") ensures preparation for the Eucharist by the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation, which continues Baptism's work of conversion and forgiveness.[2]
- The third precept ("You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season") guarantees as a minimum the reception of the Lord's Body and Blood in connection with the Paschal feasts, the origin and center of the Christian liturgy.[3]
- The fourth precept ("You shall 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 and help us acquire mastery over our instincts and freedom of heart.[4]
- The fifth precept ("You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church") means that the faithful are obliged to assist with the material needs of the Church, each according to his own ability.[5] The faithful also have the duty of providing for the material needs of the Church, each according to his own abilities.[6]
Summary form
- You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation and rest from servile labor.
- You shall confess your sins at least once a year.
- You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.
- You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church.
- You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church.
References
- ↑ Cf. CIC, cann. 1246-1248; CCEO, cann. 881 § 1, § 2, § 4.
- ↑ Cf. CIC, can. 989; CCEO, can. 719.
- ↑ Cf. CIC, can. 920; CCEO, cann. 708; 881 § 3.
- ↑ Cf. CIC, cann. 1249-1251; CCEO, can. 882.
- ↑ Cf. CIC, can. 222; CCEO can. 25; Furthermore, episcopal conferences can establish other ecclesiastical precepts for their own territories (Cf. CIC, can. 455).
- ↑ Cf. CIC, can. 222. [This last sentence seems redundant, but the duplication exists both in the online and the printed version of the Catechism.]