Teachings and Traditions

Here are some of the Catholic Church teachings and traditions.

Ten Commandments

  1. Do not have false gods
  2. Do not take the name of the Lord God in vain
  3. Keep holy the Sabbath Day
  4. Honour your father and your mother
  5. Do not kill
  6. Do not commit adultery
  7. Do not steal
  8. Do not bear false witness against your neighbour
  9. Do not covet your neighbours wife (or husband)
  10. Do not covet your neighbours goods

Twenty Mysteries Of The Rosary

Joyful Annunciation
Visitation
Nativity
Presentation
Finding of the child Jesus in the temple
Sorrowful Agony in the garden
Scourging at the pillar
Crowning with thorns
Carrying at the cross
Crucifixion
Glorious Resurrection
Accention
Decent of the Holy Spirit
Assumption
Crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven
Luminous Baptism of Jesus
Wedding at Cana
Proclamation of the Kingdom
Transfiguration
Institution of the Eucharist

Fourteen Stations Of The Cross

  1. Jesus is condemned to death
  2. Jesus takes up his cross
  3. Jesus falls the first time
  4. Jesus meets his blessed mother
  5. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry his cross
  6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
  7. Jesus falls the second time
  8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
  9. Jesus falls the third time
  10. Jesus is stripped of his garments
  11. Jesus is nailed to the cross
  12. Jesus dies on the cross
  13. Jesus is taken down from the cross
  14. Jesus is laid in the tomb

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Wisdom
Counsel
Knowledge
Fear of the Lord		 Understanding
Fortitude
Piety

Seven Deadly Sins

Pride
Lus
Gluttony
Sloth		 Greed
Envy
Wrath

Seven Sacraments

Baptism
Eucharist
Sacrament of the Sick
Matrimony		 Confirmation
Penance
Holy Orders

Nine Fruits Of The Spirit

Love
Peace
Kindness
Faithfulness
Self Control		 Joy
Patience
Goodness
Gentleness

Seven Corporal Works Of Mercy

  1. Give food to the hungry
  2. Give drink to the thirsty
  3. Shelter those who are homeless
  4. Visit those who are sick
  5. Visit those who are in prison
  6. Bury the dead
  7. Give alms to the poor

Five Precepts Of The Church

  1. Attend Mass on Sunday and Holy Days and rest from servile labour
  2. Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once a year – during Lent
  3. Receive Holy Communion at least once a year – during Lent
  4. Observe days of Fast and Abstinence
  5. Materially support the local church and pastor