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 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

What are the demands of the Third Commandment?

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

Family Bonding, Unity, Rest The Lord’s Day is for… Thanksgiving Being Closer to God Worship Family Bonding, Unity, Rest

Who are the people that exemplified the Third Commandment?

St. Lorenzo Ruiz First Filipino martyr saint Served as sacristan during the mass and participated in the celebration actively Prayed the rosary during Sundays

St. Padre Pio Priest and saint Welcomed Pope John Paul II when he entered the novitiate Received the stigmata- wounds of Christ Celebrated Mass during Sundays and even when he was sick and almost dying Showed deep devotion to Christ and neighbor Lived out the message of the Mass and served the Lord until his last breath

Former Pres. Corazon Aquino First woman president of the Philippines She continued to go to Mass even when she was stricken by sickness Her faith was strengthened by the Mass

CHALLENGE! 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. Thank you for Listening!