Precepts

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What are precepts,oracles and commandments? what are their significance in todays life?

-- Chris Boomer (ccboomer@yahoo.com), May 18, 1998

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The precepts of the Church

1) To keep holy the day of the Lord's Resurrection 2) To lead a sacramental life (receive communion frequently and penance regularly) 3) To study Catholic teaching in preparation for the sacraments of confirmation, to be confirmed and to then continue to study and advance the cause of Christ. 4) To observe the marriage laws of the Church. 5) To strengthen and support the Church. 6) To do penance, including abstainingfrom mean and fasting on appointed days. 7) To join the missionary spirit and apostolate of the Church.

-- Rev. Raymond A. Burkle (cyclist@ncn.net), June 04, 1999.


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