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- patience – endurance wherein under a difficult - God revealed Himself through the 10 commandments
circumstance, an individual is able to persevere without (when Moses and the Israelites are on their way to the
being annoyed Promised Land
- wrath – rage or extreme anger, uncontrolled feeling of - The 10 commandments reminds us of the covenant
hatred and anger between God and His people
Veneration is simply giving respect to the sacred images - “In vain” – using lies or fabrications
shown by touching, kissing, and other ways.
- Images and statues can offer valuable help or genuine b. VIOLATIONS AGAINST THE 2ND
aid for Christian prayer and worship –CFC COMMANDMENT
- CFC reminds people to be careful not to treat these as - Using the name of God to curse or invoke punishment
gods or idols - Casual use of God’s name in interjections and curse
- No image or mental concept can ever “capture” Him. - Perjury pertains to a willful and voluntary act of
Deus simper major – God is always greater telling something with the intention of not fulfilling it
The commandment invites Christians to be true to their
a. SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD AS A CORE words as God is always faithful to His commandments
PRINCIPLE
“Hear, O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one. 3. 3rd COMMANDMENT (KEEP HOLY THE
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all SABBATH DAY)
your soul and with all your mind and with all your - Time for God and respect for human person
strength” Mk. 12:29-30 - Worshipping God as a community
- Respecting others in providing their physical bodies a
b. VIOLATIONS AGAINST THE 1st time to rest
COMMANDMENT - Worshipping God and resting
b1. INDIFERRENCE – outright neglect - Make the day of the Lord holy in their homes, in their
b2. INGRATITUDE – failure to respond to dealings with others, and in the dealings with nature – all
the love of Christ (agape) life is worship or the whole of life must be an act of
b3. LUKEWARMNESS – refusal to recognize worship
the sovereignty of God - Worship should not be separated from the totality of
life
- The grave violation against the first - Israelites – worship on Friday evening
commandment is HATRED TOWARDS GOD - Sabbath in the bible = Saturday
- Sometimes manifested in: - One day in the bible = early evening to evening
SUPERSTITION – unfounded and unknown - Why worship on Sunday? – great events in Jesus’
reasoning life happened on the First day of the week (Sunday),
IDOLATRY- worship something as a God apostles gather and worship on the first day of the
DIVINATION – complete reliance on week
horoscope, astrology, palm reading and - Days of obligations = Sundays + solemnities (the
interpretations of omens value of the day is like Sunday or day of the Lord)
MAGIC – agad agad
IRRELIGION – walang religion a. WORSHIP AS THE COE OF THE 3rd
ATHEISM – walang God COMMANDMENT
AGNOTICISM – no absolute truth - Calls upon the Christians to perform their Sunday
obligation of attending Church, celebrating unity with
2. 2nd COMMANDMENT (YOU SHALL NOT Christ through the Eucharist
TAKE THE NAME OF THE, LORD YOUR GOD IN
VAIN) b. VIOLATIONS AGAINST THE 3rd
a. SANCTITY OF THE NAME COMMANDMENT
- Name has a high value - Anything that does not mount to honoring God
- Closely connected with the person id not totally
identified with him/her Anything that does not glorify God and respect the
- Mission dignity of others must be avoided
- Identity, dignity of a person
- Stood for the person D. MORAL RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS
- God is a holy one, His name, intimately linked with OTHERS IN THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Him 1. 4th COMMANDMENT (HONOR YOUR FATHER
- YHWH – too holy, Adonai (Lord) AND YOUR MOTHER)
- The name of God should be respected or revered at all a. FAMILY AS THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL UNIT
times OF THE SOCIETY
- Some people resort to using God’s name to lend - Respecting and honoring one’s parents or elders with a
credibility or support to their claim (convince others) guarantee of individual blessings
- God Himself stands as His witness
- Following and living the truth personified by Jesus will 4. OPTION FOR THE POOR AND THE
really set one free and live a life pleasing to God VULNERABLE
- fairness and justice, protects the poor and vulnerable
E. SEVEN THEMES OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL 2. 2nd BEATITUDE (BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO
TEACHINGS: FINDING RELEVANCE TO MOURN, FOR THEY WILL BE COMFORTED)
MODERN REALITY - Mourning refers to a contrite and repentant heart
1. LIFE AND DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON - Mourning refers to a great deal of regrets over one’s
(5 & 7) – dignity and worth of human life, respecting the sins, for these strain his/her relationship with God –
sense of property of others by not stealing in any form mourn over their sins, desire towards improvement
- Mourning includes the recognition of sorrow – death of
2. CALL TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND loved one, sickness and tragedy (certain things beyond
PARTICIPATION (4 & 6) – maintaining bonds of the his/her control)
family, importance and the roles of parents in the - Mourns because of injustices happening around
formation of the morality of every individual, - Mourn for those who suffer
strengthening bonds within the community of faith
3. 3rd BEATITUDE (BLESSED ARE THE MEEK,
3. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY (5 & 7) FOR THEY WIL INHERIT THE EARTH)
- sanctity and sacredness of life affirms that each - Humility and gentleness towards others
individual has natural rights which others must faithfully - Kindness and consideration towards others
respond positively to - Patience towards others
- Self-control and prudence
5. 5th BEATITUDE (BLESSED ARE THE 8. 8th BEATITUDE (BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO
MERCIFUL, FOR THEY WILL OBTAIN MERCY) ARE PERSECUTED FOR THE SAKE OF
- “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” RIGHTEOUSNESS, FOR THEIRS IS THE
- Not easily cast judgment on others KINGDOM OF HEAVEN)
- Patience, perseverance and kindness towards others - To stand up for truth and live a morally upright life
- Being kind or good to someone, extends compassion - Persevere and stick to their faith
- God is the ultimate role model of mercy - Remain true and faithful to the teachings of Jesus
- Unconditional love and compassion - Guaranteed to experience persecution in the form of
hatred, opposition, abandonment and rejection
6. 6th BEATITUDE (BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN - Remain strong amidst adversaries and challenges
HEART, FOR THEY WILL SEE GOD) - When the odds get though, they must remain true to
- To guard their hearts from any sorts of impurities, their faith, through the grace of God
grudges, hatred and ungodly matters
- The heart is considered as the innermost part of a WHY DO WE HAVE 7 SACRAMENTS?
person. It is the seat of one’s thoughts and emotions A. BAPTISM
- “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the - forgiveness of sins (original and personal) *Psalm
course of your life.” (Proverbs 4:23) 51:5-7
- Heart overflow with love, empathy and compassion - membership to God’s family
- Pope John Paul II – life of purity through his prayerful
life, not fear the truth for the truth is the guarantee for B. CONFIRMATION
liberty - first confirmation – Pentecost *Acts 2
- Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcuta spent most of her - prayer and laying on of hands *Acts 8:14-17
time with the sick, desolate and dying
C. HOLY EUCHARIST
7. 7th BEATITUDE (BLESSED ARE THE - last supper
PEACEMAKERS, FOR THEY WILL BE CALLED - Jesus the bread of life/ accepting Jesus personally
CHILDREN OF GOD) through the holy communion *John 6:35, 48. 51, 53. 53
- Peacemakers strive to bridge gaps and heal breaches - commemoration
between conflicting parties
- Seek justice even at the risk of conflict D. HOLY ORDERS
- Peace comes from the Hebrew word , Shalom – - priesthood of Christ *Letter to Hebrew 4:14-16, 5:5-
absence of strife and evil and the presence of all good 10, 7:26-27, 9:11-12, 14
things E. PENANCE
- State of harmony, tranquility and unity as it exists - * John 20:21-23
between two parties F. MATRIMONY/MARRIAGE
- Peacemaker establishes harmonious relationships - *Gen. 2:24, Mt. 19:5-6, Ephesians 5:21-33
among people, chooses to show love, sympathy and G. ANOINTING OF THE SICK
compassion rather than judgment and hatred, extend - *James 5:14-17
understanding
- Mahondas Karamchand Gandhi – replace violence with God’s grace will take care or assist you from birth to
love death especially during your peek moments or stages in
life