Precepts of the Church
What is the precept regarding attending Mass?
On every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation
Who founded the Church?
Jesus Christ!
Name the Four Marks of the Church
One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
What is the precept about Confession?
Once a year for grave sins.
Why did Jesus Christ found the Church?
Jesus Christ founded the Church to bring all men to eternal salvation.
What does it mean that the Church is one?
One in faith, sacrifice, sacramental system, and head
What is the precept about receiving Holy Communion?
At least once during the Easter season.
What is the definition of the Church?
“The community of the Baptized united in the same true faith, the same sacrifice, and the same sacrifice, under the authority of the Pope and the Bishops in communion with him.”
What does it mean that the Church is Apostolic?
It can trace its origins back to the Apostles
What is the precept about fasting and abstinence?
What are three different ways that we can use the word "church"?
The church building, going to Mass... and others
What does it mean that the Church is universal?
It is the Church for all races, nations, and for all times.
What is the precept about supporting the Church?
Name the Three Attributes of the Church
What does it mean that the Church is Holy?
In its founder, its teachings, its means of grace, and its members who follow the teachings and make use of the means of grace