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The Third Commandment (Demands): “You shall keep the Lord’s Day holy.”. By Group 6. What does the third commandment mean?. God is the center/focus of our activities on that day Also follow the first commandment
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The Third Commandment (Demands): “You shall keep the Lord’s Day holy.” By Group 6
God is the center/focus of our activities on that day • Also follow the first commandment • Originally, the Lord’s Day was called Sabbath (Saturday), which is the day the Jews keep holy. • For the Christians, Sunday is the Lord’s Day. • We celebrate his presence in the Holy Eucharist. relives Paschal Mystery and recalls Pentecost Sunday
Sunday Mass • highlights “keeping the Lord’s Day holy” • must participate in the Mass actively • During Mass we show: • Unity • Thanksgiving • Faith • Renewal
Family Bonding and Relaxation • day of rest and being together with family • we must balance relaxation
Charitable Acts • we participate in charity works and community service • we can be sacristans during Mass or give donations during Offertory • we must do generous acts everyday
The Lord’s Day is for… Thanksgiving Being Closer to God Worship Family Bonding, Unity, Rest
Make going to Mass with our family a first priority. • Spend the day with family. • Do charity works and community service with friends and family offered by the parish or community. • Practice what we have learned in the Mass in our day-to-day activities. • Encourage others to follow the third commandment. CHALLENGE!
Thank you for Listening! Sources: Images: 24 Nov., 2009 http://library.thinkquest.org/C005729/stlor.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padre_Pio 01 Oct., 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Aquino Information: CLE Bk.