1. The Precepts of the Church

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

5. The Precepts of the Church
Get informed and study the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Study the Catholic Social teachings

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
Support and strengthen the universal Church

8. Jesus Teachers of the Church Rabbi: Hebrew word for “teacher”
A term frequently applied to Jesus

9. Magisterium
Parents
Parents have the responsibility of being the primary teachers of their children.

10. Magisterium Magisterium The teaching office of the Church.
Pope and Bishops continue as leaders of the worldwide community. They provide teaching norms and guidance.

11. Documents of Vatican II
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.

12. 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.”

13. 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.

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

15. Questions
Please go to p. 56 in your textbook and answer questions “For review” 1-3