"I am the Lord your God, you shall not have any other gods before me." This is the first command that God gives to us, and it is the first and fundamental reality of our lives—God is God and I am not. This session will explore our relationship with God and our call to live lives of faith, hope, and charity.
Read and Study: United States Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 25 (pgs. 339-349)
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Confirmation: Consecrated for Mission
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The Second Commandment: Reverence God...
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Bring about the Obedience of Faith
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