1st-5th commandments

Preparation

How we prepare for something reflects its importance to us.

Sainthood

The ultimate goal of holiness in relation to God.

False Idols

Things like money, power, fame, and friends that distract from true faith.

Doubt

A refusal of faith or a lack of belief in God.

Heresy

Denying a truth of the faith.

Schism

Breaking away from the Catholic Church.

Presumption

Believing we can be saved without God's help or redemption.

Despair

The belief that even God cannot save us from our sins.

Indifference

A neglect or lack of care towards God's love.

Ingratitude

Failing to give thanks for God's love.

Lukewarmness

A slow or reluctant response to God's love.

Acedia

Refusing joy or feeling distaste towards God's love.

Hatred of God

Cursing or rejecting God.

Superstition

Worshipping God incorrectly or worshipping false gods.

Irreligion

Behaving sacrilegiously or tempting God.

Sacrilegious

Profaning sacred things or actions.

Divination

Trying to control God or predict the future without Him.

Magic

Attempting to control occult powers.

Occult

Secret knowledge or practices related to the supernatural.

YAHWEH

The name of God meaning "I am who I am."

Blasphemy

Speaking against God and showing disrespect.

Sabbath Day

A day set aside for praising God, observed on Saturday for Jews and Sunday for Christians.

Holy Day of Obligation

A day where skipping mass without a legitimate reason is considered a sin.

Importance of Family

Honoring family for giving life and introducing us to God's covenant.

New Covenant

Participation in God's covenant through Baptism via Jesus.

Marriage

A sacrament established by Christ that creates the Domestic Church.

Obedience

Respecting authority through words and actions.

Common Good

Promoting peace, justice, and human flourishing.

Parental Love

Parents must provide for their children's needs.

Respect for Authority

Civil, church, family, and work authority should be respected if it benefits humanity.

Dignity

Every person has inherent dignity created by God.

Intentional Killing

Considered wrong, including murder, abortion, and euthanasia.

Just Killing

Killing in self-defense or just war is permissible under certain conditions.

Death Penalty

Viewed as wrong and not a form of justice.