Lesson 21

 

Opening Prayer

Ash Wednesday

 

Questions:  Section 37: The Sixth and Ninth Commandments

 

  1. How are we to understand human sexuality?

  2. What are the sixth and ninth commandments?

  3. What is chastity?

  4. What are the sins against the sixth and ninth commandments?

  5. Why is artificial birth control morally wrong?

  6. What is Natural Family Planning?

  7. Are demonstrations of affection between unmarried persons against the virtue of chastity?

  8. Why are thoughts and desires against chastity sinful?

  9. What is the virtue of modesty?

  10. Is masturbation a sin?

  11. Why is the sixth commandment sometimes called “the difficult commandment”?

  12. How do we preserve our chastity?

 

Introduction of a Saint’s life: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

 

Closing Prayer: Prayer after meals: We give you thanks, almighty God, for all your benefits, who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen. May the Lord grant us his peace. And life everlasting. Amen.


 

 

Homework: Section 39: The Eighth Commandment

 

  1. What is the eighth commandment?

 

  1. What are the sins against the eighth commandment?

 

  1. What is a lie?

 

  1. How serous is it to tell a lie?

 

  1. Is it ever permissible to tell a lie?

 

  1. What is a mental reservation?

 

  1. What is calumny?

 

  1. What is detraction?

 

  1. How serious are the sins of calumny and detraction?

 

  1. How serious is the obligation of keeping a secret?