1. The Precepts of the Church
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2. The Precepts of the Church
Precepts of the Church are laws that name specific actions that all Catholics are obliged to carry out.

3. 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.

4. The Precepts of the Church
Lead a sacramental life
Receive the Sacrament of reconciliation and Communion frequently
Minimally

5. The Precepts of the Church
Study Catholic teaching

6. The Precepts of the Church
Observe marriage laws
Raise your children up in the faith

7. The Precepts of the Church
Support and strengthen the local parish
Universal church

8. The Precepts of the Church
Fast and pray

9. Teachers of the Church
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10. Teachers of the Church
Jesus
Parents
Pope
Bishops
Catechist

11. Jesus
Rabbi: Hebrew for teacher
A term frequently applied to Jesus

12. Parents have the responsibility of being the primary teachers of their children.

13. Magisterium
Pope and Bishops continue in this as leaders of the worldwide community. They provide teaching norms and guidance.

14. 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.

15. Magisterium Catechism 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.”

16. Papal Encyclicals: Magisterium
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.

17. Magisterium Pastoral Letters
Bishops either individually or as a group write official letters to their communities.