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The Precepts of the Church

The Precepts of the Church üSet in the context of the moral life üNourished by Liturgical life and prayer üMinimum requirements for growth in love of God and neighbor www. Sophia. Institutefor. Teachers. org

The First Precept To attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation; and resting from servile works. www. Sophia. Institutefor. Teachers. org

The Second Precept To confess our sins to a priest, at least once a year. www. Sophia. Institutefor. Teachers. org

The Third Precept To receive Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist at least once a year during Easter Season. www. Sophia. Institutefor. Teachers. org

The Fourth Precept To observe the days of abstinence and fasting. www. Sophia. Institutefor. Teachers. org

The Fifth Precept To contribute to the support of the Church. www. Sophia. Institutefor. Teachers. org

The Sixth Precept To obey the laws of the Church concerning Matrimony. www. Sophia. Institutefor. Teachers. org

The Seventh Precept To participate in the Church's mission of Evangelization of Souls. www. Sophia. Institutefor. Teachers. org

Conclusion ü The precepts of the Church provide us with a basic framework of what is required for the Christian life. However, this is the barest minimum. ü How can we better live out each of the Precepts in order to not only be considered a Christian but to become saints? ? !! www. Sophia. Institutefor. Teachers. org

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