2042. The first precept (“You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation.”) requires the faithful to participate in the Eucharistic celebration when the Christian community gathers together on the day commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord.82
The second precept (“You shall confess your sins at least once a year.”) ensures preparation for the Eucharist by the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation, which continues Baptism’s work of conversion and forgiveness.83
The third precept (“You shall humbly receive your Creator in Holy Communion at least during the Easter season.”) guarantees as a minimum the reception of the Lord’s Body and Blood in connection with the Paschal feasts, the origin and center of the Christian liturgy.84
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286. What kind of worship is due to the sacrament of the Eucharist?
29. Why is there no contradiction between faith and science?
423. What is the grace that justifies?
295. Why did Christ institute the sacraments of Penance and the Anointing of the Sick?
19. How is Sacred Scripture to be read?
134. How will the coming of the Lord in glory happen?
128. Why is the Resurrection at the same time a transcendent occurrence?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the lesson taught in Philippians 4:10-13 about finding contentment in all circumstances?
What is the story behind the miracle of Elisha’s resurrection of the Shunammite’s son in 2 Kings 4?
What is the responsibility of Christian leaders according to James 3:1-12?
How are God’s justice and mercy revealed in Isaiah? (Isaiah 58:1-14)
How important is God’s love to our lives, according to 1 John 4:8?
