1st Three Commandments

What are the three ways (Theological Virtues) to honor God and enrich our spiritual life?

• Faith, hope, and love

• Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving

• Worship, sacrifice, and obedience

• Study, meditation, and service

The first three commandments focus on our relationship with...

• God

• Others

• Ourselves

• Earth

Calls us to put faith and hope in God alone and to love God above all other things.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

Calls us to consider God with holiness.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

Calls us to take time away to work on our relationship with God.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

What does the 2nd Commandment forbid?

• Worshipping false gods and idols

• Using curse words and vulgar language

• Misusing the name of God

• Disrespecting religious symbols and rituals

How can slighting the 1st Commandment lead us astray? (multiple answers)

• Doubting God can lead to heresy or apostasy

• Losing trust in God may lead to despair

• Losing love for God could lead to ingratitude or indifference

• Breaking a relationship with God can lead to more money being made

According to the 3rd Commandment, why should we observe the Sabbath day?

• To rest and remember God's creation

• To spend time with family and friends

• To attend religious services and pray

• To engage in leisure activities and hobbies

The false worship of other gods/goddesses or anything else that takes the place of God in our lives.

• Heresy

• Idolatry

• Apostasy

• Agony

How can we strengthen our commitment to God?

• Through the Sacraments, prayer, and keeping our promises

• Through fasting, self-denial, and penance

• Through acts of charity and service to others

• Through studying Scripture and attending religious classes