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The Precepts of the Church
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The Precepts of the Church
Precepts of the Church are
laws that name specific
actions that all Catholics
are obliged to carry out.
The Precepts of the Church
Keep holy the day
of the Lord’s
Resurrection:
Participate in Mass
Avoid activities
that hinder us from
attending mass on
Sunday.
The Precepts of the Church
Lead a
sacramental life
Receive the
Sacrament of
reconciliation and
Communion
frequently
Minimally
The Precepts of the Church
Study
Catholic
teaching
The Precepts of the Church
Observe
marriage laws
Raise your
children up in
the faith
The Precepts of the Church
Support and
strengthen
the local
parish
Universal
church
The Precepts of the Church
Fast and pray
Teachers of the Church
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Teachers of the Church
Jesus
Parents
Pope
Bishops
Catechist
Jesus
Rabbi: Hebrew for
teacher
A term
frequently
applied to Jesus
Parents have the
responsibility of being
the primary teachers
of their children.
Magisterium
Pope and
Bishops continue
in this as leaders of
the worldwide
community. They
provide teaching
norms and
guidance.
Magisterium
Documents of Vatican II
These documents address, among other
things, some specific moral issues. They also
provide a sense of direction for the Catholic
community as it journeys through this fast
paced world.
MagisteriumCatechism of the Catholic Church
A “synthesis of the essential and
fundamental contents of Catholic doctrine,
as regards both faith and morals, in the light
of Vatican II and the tradition of the Church.”
Magisterium
• Papal Encyclicals:
An official letter from the pope, usually
addressed to all Church members. Popes
have written encyclicals on such topics as
peace, justice, family life, human dignity,
treatment of workers, and other moral
issues.
MagisteriumPastoral Letters
Bishops either individually or as a
group write official letters to their
communities.