5. Respect your father and mother.
6. You must not kill.
7. You must not commit adultery.
8. You must not steal.
9. You must not give false evidence against your neighbour.
10. You must not be envious of your neighbour's goods. You shall not be envious of his house nor his wife, nor anything that belongs to your neighbour.
THE EIGHT BEATITUDES OF JESUS:
- "Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
- Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
- Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
- Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
- Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
- Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
- Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Sacraments:
- Outward sign of an inward action, a ceremony where Christians become closer to God.
Baptism – Symbol of washing away sin and rising to new life, done by immersion or sprinkling of water.
Confirmation – The completion of baptism, the person confirms their beliefs.
Eucharist – Most popular name given to the celebration of the holy eucharist.
Vocation – A calling to a particular job or carrer, a calling by God.
Holy Orders (Priesthood) – Sacrament by which bishops, priests and deacons are ordained to serve the church + with sacrament comes a vow of celibacy.
Marriage – Is when each partner become a chanel of God’s love to each other.
Baptism: Arguments for infant baptism:
- Can start life without sin.
- Become part of God’s family.
- To strengthen them if sick.
- In case they die before they are baptized.
Arguments against (for Adult) :
- Babies don’t understand.
- Jesus was baptized as an adult.
- Cannot make their own choice.
Transubstaination:
- When the bread and wine become the body and blood of jesus during holu communion.
Eucharist: Effects on daily lives:
Given strength to contribute too:
- fellowship of God’s people.
- Prayer of the church.
- Action for the poor.
- The community life of the church.
Vocation: Layity: Someone who is baptized and is a full member of the R.C.C.
Role – To support priest by prayer, offerskills, share problems, and cooperate in presenting the word of God.
Duties of a priest:
- to offer the holy sacrifice of the mass.
- Forgive sins.
- Annointing of the sick.
- Hearing confessions.
The RCC teaching on Marriage:
- it is for life, is permanent and exclusive.
- The couple become one – they grow closer to God.
- The couple will not use contraception.
Adultery:
- I when a married person and another person rather then their lawful spouse have sex.