Before the cross | Do all needed to keep marriage holy

Submitted on April 05, 2011

Archbishop Robert J. Carlson

Archbishop Robert J. Carlson spoke with Greg Meier, left, of St. Bernadette Parish at Jefferson Barracks and his son, Michael Meier, 17, during the Annual Catholic Appeal kick-off dinner April 3 at The Cedars at St. Raymond’s Maronite Catholic Cathedral.

Jerry Naunheim Jr.

For the past six weeks, I have been reflecting on the Precepts of the Church. The Catechism of the Catholic Church and its compendium list five precepts as follows: 1. Attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligation and remain free from work or activity that could impede the sanctification of such days. 2. Confess your sins at least once a year. 3. Receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season. 4. Observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church. 5. Help provide for the needs of the Church.