The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes God’s path to happiness
Ten Commandments Given to Moses on Mount Sinai Code of the Covenant Reiterated in the Book of Deuteronomy Ten words or decalogue
Beatitudes Found in the gospels of Matthew and Luke Word means “blessed’ or “happy” Go beyond commandments and lead to perfection
Precepts of the Church Five precepts that bind all baptized members of the church (CCC) The precepts are Attend Mass on Sundays and holydays of obligation Confess your sins at least once a year Receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least once a year Observe days of fast and abstinence Provide for the needs of the church