Cain and Abel both fulfilled their priestly role given to them through Adam by offering sacrifice to God. Cains sacrifice, however, was unacceptable as it did not represent a true spiritual sacrifice.
Sacred Scripture is the written record of Gods revelation of Himself.
Scripture is our source of wisdom for salvation and can be used to teach, to refute, to correct, and to train in holiness.
God speaks to His people through the Sacred Scriptures proclaimed at Mass.
The Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life”.
Salvation History is the story of Gods saving actions in human history.
God has always desired for His people to be a “royal priesthood”, anointed and consecrated as His Chosen People.
The Ten Commandments state the requirements to love God and our neighbor.
The first three commandments are the fundamental requirements for loving God.
The fourth through sixth commandments teach us to honor our parents, all human life, and be pure and modest in our behavior.
The seventh through tenth commandments teach us to respect what belongs to others, tell the truth, and not desire things which belong to others.
Jesus helps us understand the Ten Commandments, and provided the example for the New Commandment
When God created us, He gave us rules to help us stay safe and happy.
True freedom is possible only in service of the good and just.
Ancient people offered animal sacrifices to praise God, to thank God, to mark new beginnings, and to show sorrow for their sins.
