Ten Commandments, Precepts of the Church, and Matrimony Lecture Notes

A set of vocabulary flashcards detailing the Ten Commandments, the Five Precepts of the Church, and the sacramental theology of Matrimony based on lecture notes.

First commandment

I am the Lord your God. You shall not have other strange gods before me.

Second commandment

You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.

Third commandment

Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.

Fourth commandment

Honor your mother and father.

Fifth commandment

You shall not kill.

Sixth commandment

You shall not commit adultery.

Seventh commandment

You shall not steal.

Eighth commandment

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

Ninth commandment

You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.

Tenth commandment

You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.

First Precept of the Church

Attend mass on Sundays and holidays of obligation.

Second Precept of the Church

Convent your sins at least once a year.

Third Precept of the Church

Receive the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.

Fourth Precept of the Church

Observe days of fasting and abstinence.

Fifth Precept of the Church

Help provide for the needs of the church.

Matter of Matrimony

The man and woman themselves.

Form of Matrimony

The exchange of marriage vows before the church.

Minister of Matrimony

The bride and groom.

Valid marriage

A marriage that truly takes place according to church requirements.

llicit marriage

A marriage celebrated according to church law/rules.

Bonds

One of the two ends of marriage, referring to the unity of the spouses.

Babies

One of the two ends of marriage, referring to procreation and raising of the children.

Free

A requirement for valid marriage meaning the individual was not forced to be married.

Total

A requirement for valid marriage meaning giving yourself fully.

Faithful

A requirement for valid marriage meaning lifelong exclusive love and not cheating on your spouse.

Fruitful

A requirement for valid marriage meaning being open to children and life.

Nuptial mass

A marriage mass, where a wedding is celebrated within the mass.

Mixed marriage

A marriage between a Catholic and a baptized non Catholic Christian.