True and false answers are grouped for easy print and study.
TRUE
1. The second commandment emphasizes speaking reverently of God and holy things and in being truthful in taking oaths.
3. Calling God as a witness (taking an oath) to a lie is perjury.
6. Cursing is a venial sin which involves calling down evil on a person, place or thing.
8. Sunday is the Christian 'Sabbath' because Jesus rose from the dead and the Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost on the first day of the week.
FALSE
2. A lawful oath must have a good reason and be based on truth, whether we plan to do something right or wrong.
4. A vow is a promise to God which is serious, but does not bind under sin (i.e. is not a sin if not completed).
5. Taking God's name in vain (such a saying 'God' when surprised) is not a venial sin.
7. Blasphemy is using language insulting God directly, while insulting saints or holy things is cursing. - - - [Blasphemy and sacriledge]
9. Fulfilling the third commandment can be accomplished by assisting at Mass, or by praying an hour at home.
10. Avoiding unnecessary servile (physical) work as a rule of honoring Sunday was rescinded by Vatican II.
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