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St. Clement Roman Catholic Parish
ST. CLEMENTS, ON
The Precepts of the Church describe the minimum effort we must make in prayer and in living a moral life. All Catholics are called to move beyond the minimum by growing in love of God and love of neighbor.
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The Precepts are as follows:
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Attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation
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Confession at least once a year
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Reception of Holy Communion at least once a year during the Easter season
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Observance of the days of fast and abstinence
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Providing for the needs of the Church
Precepts of the Church
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Examine your conscience
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Be sincerely sorry for your sins
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Confess your sins to a priest
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Resolve to amend your life
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After your confession do the penance the priest assigns.
Five Steps for a Good Confession
Examination of Conscience
As you prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we offer this guide to assist you.
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