01. The first and greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. This is found in Matthew 22:37, where Jesus identifies it as the foundation of all biblical law.

02. “Love your neighbour as yourself” (Matthew 22:39, Mark 12:31) is the second greatest commandment, calling for selfless, compassionate care for others equivalent to the care one gives themselves. Originating in Leviticus 19:18, it means treating others with kindness, dignity, and grace, often interpreted as the Golden Rule: treating others as you would want to be treated.

03. I am the Lord thy God. You shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.

04. Remember the Sunday and keep it holy. Observe the Sunday day and keep it holy.

05. Honour your father and your mother.

06. You shall not commit murder. The reasons for going to war must be defensive, with the ultimate goal being peace and a reasonable chance of success. War should not produce evils greater than those it seeks to eliminate. It is forbidden to use weapons to destroy entire cities or regions with their inhabitants. Non-combatants, wounded soldiers, and prisoners must be respected and cared for. Soldiers must disobey orders to commit genocide, and those who violate universal principles are accountable.

07. You shall not commit adultery. Men and women are, by divine design, different and complementary, each with equal dignity and made in the image of God. Sexual acts are sacred. Sexual sins violate not only the body but the whole person. Rape is an evil act that can cause lifelong harm to the victim. The rape of children by parents, relatives, or those responsible for their care or education is considered the most serious of sexual sins.

08. You shall not steal.

09. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour. False witness and perjury: statements made in court that obstruct justice by condemning the innocent, exonerating the guilty, or increasing the punishment of the accused. Rash judgment: believing someone is guilty of moral faults without enough evidence. Detraction: revealing another person’s faults without a valid reason. Calumny: lying to harm someone’s reputation and enabling others to make false judgments about them. Flattery: speech meant to deceive others for one’s own benefit. Bragging, boasting, or mocking: speech that only honours oneself or dishonours others.

10. You shall not covet your neighbour’s house. You shall not desire your neighbour’s house, wife, animals, or anything that belongs to your neighbour. Envy is wanting what belongs to someone else, an attitude that fills us with sadness at another’s good fortune.

11. Obedience and honour are due to all who have received authority in society for our good, as given by God.

12. Charity is necessary for any family or society to function. It is the greatest social commandment and requires people to love God and their neighbour. Greed is the desire for more than one needs.

13. Families are expected to help other families.

14. Parents are responsible for the moral education, spiritual formation, and evangelization of their children. Children should be respected as children of God and as human beings. Parents must be good examples for their children.