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Ten Commandments

Ten Commandments. As our lives change, the Ten Commandments have different things to teach us They help us examine our consciences in a complete way Our conscience is like a navigation chart. Needs to be developed. Ten Commandments.

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Ten Commandments

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  1. Ten Commandments • As our lives change, the Ten Commandments have different things to teach us • They help us examine our consciences in a complete way • Our conscience is like a navigation chart. Needs to be developed

  2. Ten Commandments • 1. I am the Lord your God. You shall have no other Gods before me (ex: money, power)

  3. 2. Do not swear the Lord’s name in vain • If you use God’s name in anger/hate, you’re associating God with those negative emotions. That is disrespectful; God is loving and merciful, and shouldn’t be associated with anger/hate. • Also, don’t say “honest to God” if it’s not true

  4. 3. Keep the Sabbath Day holy • This is a day to spend time with God (during mass) and with your family.

  5. 4. Honour your father and mother • Even if you disagree with your parents, you don’t disrespect them. They’re acting in your best interests, whether you like it or not! • Also includes other authority figures (teachers, police, etc)

  6. 5. You shall not kill • Refers not just to murder, but any kind of violence. Refers to physical violence, emotional violence or killing “in spirit” (bullying), even cyber-abuse.

  7. 6. You shall not commit adultery • Can’t cheat on your spouse/significant other. This is disrespectful, breaks trust, and is contrary to love. • Forbids anything that disrespects your body, which includes dressing inappropriately or provocatively.

  8. 7. You shall not steal • Most people immediately think of the obvious “robbery” kind of stealing, but it can also include stealing information, identity theft, cheating on tests, and plagiarizing other people’s work.

  9. 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour • Includes “regular” lying, but other forms could be … • Committing fraud • Starting rumors or gossip

  10. 9 &10. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife / goods • Covet means “lust”, “desire”, “envy” • Basically says “don’t be jealous”. There’s nothing wrong with having nice things, but don’t be jealous of others. Jealousy can lead to other more serious actions.

  11. Ten Commandments activity • Complete the Ten Commandments assignment on your own. • It is FOR HOMEWORK, due WEDNESDAY if not completed in class. • Do NOT hand it in today, even if you are done. Keep it until Wednesday.

  12. Sin • Sin: A decision we make that goes against the truth that is God. It is NOT doing (on purpose) what we know Jesus would ask us to do • Weakens our love for … • God • Each other • Reconciliation (confession): To be forgiven of sins, we go to a priest to confess our sins (secret and private). Examine our conscience.

  13. When we sin … • When we sin, we distance ourselves from … • Ourselves (diminishing effect on our inner selves) • God (we think He is angry with us, so we distance ourselves from Him) • The community (we break relationships with others. Sin causes problems in the community and divides us from family and friends)

  14. Serious Sin • For something to be a serious sin, need the following conditions • The action must be sinful • We know the action is wrong • We decide freely to do it anyway • Serious sins are more commonly called “mortal sins” • They totally separate us from God since we reject God on purpose • Less serious sins are called “venial sins”. They weaken our relationship with God, but don’t destroy it

  15. Social Sin • Social sin: Structures and accepted practices in society that make it hard for people to avoid sin • When we support or put up with policies that cause social sin, we are sinning • Examples • War • Media (cyberbullying) • Accepted gender stereotype of men and women • Men: abs, jacked, tan, long hair (don’t care), trucks, rich, sports • Women: physically attractive (“hot” – Sadie W), skinny legs, accentuate certain features • Plagiarism • Hand gestures/swearing at those who annoy you • Lying (especially to get ahead yourself) • Bullying • Discrimination • Gossip • Social media where you’re looking for attention • Alcohol or drug abuse • Abortion • Euthanasia

  16. Reconciliation • We confess our sins to a priest and they offer God’s forgiveness to those who have sinned and repented • Reconciliation means “flow together again” • Mends the relationship with God after a sin has been committed. • One of the sacraments of the church.

  17. Repentance • Repentance: Being truly sorry for our sins by admitting you are wrong, and trying to fix the damage. • We decide not to commit the sin again and we ask for forgiveness. • We are not just “automatically forgiven”. We need to strive to be better people, and to avoid sin in the future.

  18. Process of reconciliation • God reaches out to heal us • We have a guilty conscience • We confess our sins to a priest • Our sins are forgiven through sacramental absolution • We are reconciled with the community • Absolution: The priest forgives the person of their sin on behalf of God.

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