{"product_id":"the-precepts-of-the-church-paperback","title":"The Precepts of the Church - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLawrence G. Lovasik\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Precepts of the Church 978-0-89942-395-1 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Precepts of the Church\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion. \u003cbr\u003e The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter. \u003cbr\u003e Among the features of this book are: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vibrant, full-color illustrations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e High-quality paper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Durable, sewn paperback binding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Conveniently sized at 5 1\/2\" X 7 ⅜\" to accommodate little hands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e an explanation of the Seven Precepts and how they help us keep God's commandments \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nihil Obstat \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Imprimatur \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, \u003ci\u003eScriptural Rosary for Children\u003c\/i\u003e by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. Writes about the Seven Precepts of the Catholic Church. \u003cbr\u003e he Seven Precepts of the Catholic Church are guidelines that help Catholics live their faith and grow closer to God. They remind us of basic actions to strengthen our relationship with God and the Church. Here's a simple way to understand each one: \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAttend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days\u003c\/b\u003e: This means going to church every Sunday and on special feast days to worship God with the community. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfess Sins at Least Once a Year\u003c\/b\u003e: Catholics should go to confession at least once a year. This sacrament helps us seek forgiveness and grow spiritually. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReceive Holy Communion at Least During Easter\u003c\/b\u003e: Receiving Communion, especially during the Easter season, unites us with Jesus in a special way. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eObserve Days of Fasting and Abstinence\u003c\/b\u003e: On certain days, like Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, Catholics fast and avoid meat to remember Jesus' sacrifice. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProvide for the Church's Needs\u003c\/b\u003e: Catholics are encouraged to help their church with donations or by volunteering to support its mission. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eObserve Church Marriage Laws\u003c\/b\u003e: Catholics should follow Church teachings about marriage to honor God's plan for families. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eParticipate in the Church's Mission\u003c\/b\u003e: This means sharing our faith with others and helping those in need. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e These precepts guide Catholics in being faithful, loving, and active members of the Church. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The seven precepts discussed in this title are: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To keep holy Sunday, the day of the Lord's Resurrection: to worship God by taking part in Mass every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation; to avoid work that is not necessary \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To receive Holy Communion frequently and the Sacrament of Penance regularly \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To study Catholic teaching to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, to be confirmed, and then to continue to study our holy Faith and help others to know about it \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To observe the marriage laws of the Church: to give religious training (by example and word) to one's children; to use parish schools and religious education programs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To strengthen and support the Church: the parish and parish priests, the world-wide Church, and the Holy Father \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To do penance, including abstaining from meat and fasting from food on certain days \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e To join in the missionary spirit and apostolate of the Church \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 7.1 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 1987\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48229658919133,"sku":"9780899423951","price":5.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/FZcb_r-sNM9780899423951.webp?v=1784741568","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-precepts-of-the-church-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}