Morality Quiz

What are basic obligations for all Catholics which help them live out a moral life 

Precepts definition

What are the seven precepts to live a moral life?

1. Go to Mass every Sunday and on holy days of obligation 

2.  Lead a sacramental life which includes receiving Eucharist frequently (minimally once a year between the first Sunday of Lent and Trinity Sunday) and Reconciliation regularly (minimally once a year) 

3. Study Catholic teaching in preparation for Confirmation, be confirmed, and then continue to advance the teachings of Christ 

4.  Observe the marriage laws of the Church, provide religious training and examples to one’s children, utilize Catholic schools or parish school programs 

5. To strengthen and support the Church in one’s community and the world 

6.  To do penance, which includes abstaining from meat and fasting from food on appointed days

7.  To join the missionary spirit and work of the Church 

Old law is _________________ __________________

Ten Commandments (old and new law are not the same)

10 commandments guides relationship with god and others. What do the first three represent and what do the other seven represent?

3 with god, 7 with others

How do you use Canon Law? List examples of when it would be important to bring in Canon Law?

Sacraments are done (pastor used nonwater product to baptize), annulments, teachers misteaching against the law 

The 5th commandment (though shall not kill). List a modern-day interpretation

• Not taking care of yourself (unsafe driving)

• Any of the isms

• DIMINISHED HUMAN DIGNITY

List though shall not steal (commandment 8) an examples

• Food waste

• On the clock and not working 

• More fair wages

• Living more simply (good) 

What are Modern Golden Calfs?

• something we prioritize over our relationship with God

• We are expected to follow all seven precepts of the law. We could only not follow the marriage laws one

• Are you expected to follow all ten commandments?

YES

Why does the church have the precepts, canon law, and ten commandments?

• Reason for all the LAWS

  • To help to stay more focused on God and deepen our relationship with him, others, and ourselves 

What is Canon law?

 is the official body of laws of the Church which is concerned with the relationships among members of the Church and matters that affect the Church’s mission

• We are expected to follow all seven precepts of the law. Exepct which one/ (hint based on vocation?)

We could only not follow the marriage laws one