CLE Report Members Marlboro Tan Ethan Chua Kyle

CLE Report Members: Marlboro Tan Ethan Chua Kyle Tolentino Lennard Lim

The 2 nd Commandment YOU SHALL NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD YOUR GOD IN VAIN

Meaning of the 2 nd Commandment Tells us to respect God’s name because it is very Holy When we say God’s name, we acknowledge His presence, the SHEKINAH – God himself. It is a privilege to know God’s name so we cannot use it in vain. God is speaking to us when His words are read.

How should we act? We should respect God’s name. God revealed Himself to Moses as “I AM WHO AM”. This means He is the Lord of the past, present and future. We should receive the Sacrament of Baptism and be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We should respect God’s name when we pray the Lord’s prayer or when we participate in the Holy Eucharist.

What should we not do? We must not use God’s name in sorcery We must not curse people. Ex. I wish you die today. We should reject profanity (the use of sacred words in impatience, mere surprise) Ex. Diyos ko po!, Susmaryosep (Hesus, Maria, Joseph) We should reject blasphemy (disrespecting God’s name) Ex. “God damn it” , “For Christ’s sake” We should not have false oaths. Ex. I

What should we not do? We should avoid sacrilege (violating sacred places) We should avoid perjury (giving of false testimonies under oath). Ex. I swear under oath that he killed his wife.

Summary All persons are sacred and they deserve respect. We should respect God, religious people and all other human beings. We have to remember that we are created in the image and likeness of God. We also have to respect places of worship like the churches, chapels, the holy land the apparition sites. We also have to respect the sacred statues of Jesus, Mary and the saints because we honor what they represent.