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What is the sacrament that Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit?
What is the sacrament that Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit?
Confirmation
What is the 8th commandment?
What is the 8th commandment?
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
What is Truthfulness?
What is Truthfulness?
Being true to one's thoughts, words, and actions, accepting responsibility as a bearer and sharer of truths.
What is the Law that upholds the Truth?
What is the Law that upholds the Truth?
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What does the 8th commandment command us to do?
What does the 8th commandment command us to do?
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The 8th commandment only applies to legal witnesses.
The 8th commandment only applies to legal witnesses.
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Why should the 8th Commandment be observed?
Why should the 8th Commandment be observed?
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Study Notes
Lesson Objectives
- Doctrine: Describe one's identity and vocation in truth.
- Morals: Explain the 8th commandment, emphasizing truthfulness.
- Worship: Relate the sacrament of confirmation to the 8th commandment.
Confirmation
- Confirmation is a sacrament where Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
- Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives increased ability to practice Catholic faith in all aspects of life and to witness Christ in every situation.
Truthfulness
- Truthfulness involves being true to thoughts, words, and actions.
- It also involves accepting responsibility for carrying and sharing truth.
Buy & Sell
- If you were a product, what would you be?
- What would you say to encourage others to buy you?
- How could you make yourself a good product for others?
Social Compliance Techniques
- Foot-in-the-Door Technique
- Door-in-the-Face Technique
- Low-Balling
- Deadline technique
- That's not all technique
- Playing hard to get
The Eighth Commandment
- The Eighth Commandment forbids bearing false witness against one's neighbor.
- Keeping a relationship with God is vital.
- Speaking truth from the heart connects us to God, and shows genuine love for others.
- Lies and deceit cause separation and distrust, while truth (even if sometimes challenging) fosters unity and trust.
Punishment
- Images presented illustrate an historical context of punishment.
New Testament
- Jesus Christ is not just the Lord of commandments but the man of commandments.
- Never "play roles" or put on a false face for others.
- Matthew 5:33-37 emphasizes sincerity: only saying "yes" when meant or "no" when meant.
What Does the Eighth Commandment Command Us To Do?
- The topic explores the implications of the Eighth Commandment in daily life.
Truth as a Command
- Truth is a command, not an option.
- The obligation to tell the truth stems from our nature as children of God.
- Truthfulness must be consistent with reality, which means to tell the truth.
- There are times when not telling the truth, while well-intentioned, might send a wrong message
Why Not Bear False Witness?
- Bearing false witness goes against our identity (vocation).
- We should live a life of integrity and honor.
Protecting Our Good Name
- A good reputation is a gift from God and a valuable aspect of our relationships.
- Our actions and character all shape our reputation.
- No matter who we are, our status, or appearance, we deserve to be treated well.
First Impression
- Does your first impression matter? This is a question for reflection on how important initial encounters are
How Can We Keep Our Good Name?
- Live a virtuous life and defend yourself against false claims.
- Avoid actions that tarnish your reputation.
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This quiz explores the relationship between the 8th commandment focusing on truthfulness and the sacrament of confirmation in Catholic faith. It will also discuss how one's identity and vocation play a role in embodying truthfulness in everyday life. Discover techniques for social compliance as they relate to these concepts.
