1. The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes
God’s path to happiness

2. Ten Commandments Given to Moses on Mount Sinai Code of the Covenant
Reiterated in the Book of Deuteronomy
Ten words or decalogue

3. Beatitudes Found in the gospels of Matthew and Luke
Word means “blessed’ or “happy”
Go beyond commandments and lead to perfection

4. Precepts of the Church
Five precepts that bind all baptized members of the church (CCC)
The precepts are
Attend Mass on Sundays and holydays of obligation
Confess your sins at least once a year
Receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least once a year
Observe days of fast and abstinence
Provide for the needs of the church