The 10 Commandments

Read the Catechism in a Year

Day 250 - Intro to the Ten Commandments

“Teacher, what … must I do to have eternal life?” (Mt 19:16)

Jesus says, “If you would enter life, keep the commandments” (Mt 19:17). Then he adds, “and come, follow me” (Mt 19:21).

Christianity is more than a correct life and keeping the commandments. Being a Christian is a living relationship to Jesus. A Christian unites himself deeply and personally with the Lord and with him sets out on the way that leads to true life.

What are the Ten Commandments?

1. I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange Gods before me. 

2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. 

3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s day (Sabbath). 

4. Honor your father and your mother. 

5. You shall not kill. 

6. You shall not commit adultery. 

7. You shall not steal. 

8. You shall not bear false witness against 

your neighbor. 

9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. 

10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods. (YOUCAT questions 348-349)

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Dig Deeper: Corresponding CCC section (2052-2068) and other references here.