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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.