1657. It is here that the father of the family, the mother, children, and all members of the family exercise the priesthood of the baptized in a privileged way “by the reception of the sacraments, prayer and thanksgiving, the witness of a holy life, and self-denial and active charity.”168 Thus the home is the first school of Christian life and “a school for human enrichment.”169 Here one learns endurance and the joy of work, fraternal love, generous – even repeated – forgiveness, and above all divine worship in prayer and the offering of one’s life.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
503. What is set forth by the seventh commandment?
83. In what sense is Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God?
433. Why is the Christian moral life indispensable for the proclamation of the Gospel?
454. Why is the civil recognition of Sunday as a feast day important?
396. When does one commit a venial sin?
139. What symbols are used to represent the Holy Spirit?
416. In what does the natural moral law consist?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How Obedience to God Can Lead to Victory: An Analysis of the Siege of Jericho (Joshua 6)?
What is the importance of faith in the healing of blind Bartimaeus, described in Matthew 20:29-34?
What is the importance of gratitude in the Christian life, according to the first letter to Timothy?
What is the significance of Christ being the Head of Creation, as mentioned in Colossians 1:15-17?
What does Wisdom 8:7 teach us about wisdom as a source of virtue and honor?
