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Objective: The Ten Commandments are a series of religious and moral imperatives that are recognized as a moral foundation in several of the Abrahamic religions, including Catholicism. As described in the Old Testament books Exodus and Deuteronomy, the Commandments form part of a covenant offered by God to the Israelites to free them from the spiritual slavery of sin. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church—the official exposition of the Catholic Church's Christian beliefs—the Commandments are considered essential for spiritual good health and growth, and serve as the basis for Catholic social teaching. A review of the Commandments is one of the most common types of examination of conscience used by Catholics before receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, previously known as the sacrament of Penance.

The Ten Commandments

1. I am the Lord your God; you shall not have strange gods before Me.
2. You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord's day.
4. Honor your father and your mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.
9. You shall not covet your neighbour's wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbour's goods.

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What others have been saying about this course:

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“I finally understand what the church I belong to teaches about the Ten Commandments (jeg fik endelig sat ord på hvad den kirke jeg tilhøre mener om de ti bud)”

“I finally understand what the church I belong to teaches about the Ten Commandments (jeg fik endelig sat ord på hvad den kirke jeg tilhøre mener om de ti bud)”

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HILDA MAKWINYA

“I KNOW IN DEEP WHAT IS THE MEANING OF TEN COMMANDMENTS I WAS TAKEN THEM LIGHTLY BUT WITH GOD NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE I CAN TEACH OTHERS. THANK YOU LORD FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY”

“I KNOW IN DEEP WHAT IS THE MEANING OF TEN COMMANDMENTS I WAS TAKEN THEM LIGHTLY BUT WITH GOD NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE I CAN TEACH OTHERS. THANK YOU LORD FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY”

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Edgar Penaso

“The study is concise and comprehensive. It is also a best tool for reflection. It gives me chance to examine my conscience. Best study of 10 Commandments so far. ”

“The study is concise and comprehensive. It is also a best tool for reflection. It gives me chance to examine my conscience. Best study of 10 Commandments so far. ”

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TEOFILO SAN LUIS

“Good to know other dimensions contained in each Commandment. They are not evident if the Commandment is just read casually. On the quiz for the 6th Commandment, the check lists admit only 1 answer when in fact there are many answers.”

“Good to know other dimensions contained in each Commandment. They are not evident if the Commandment is just read casually. On the quiz for the 6th Commandment, the check lists admit only 1 answer when in fact there are many answers.”

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Anne Louiselle

“Great format!”

“Great format!”

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Clairise Scholtz

“I have truly enjoyed this course!”

“I have truly enjoyed this course!”

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    The Ten Commandments - The First Commandment

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    • Introduction
    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
    • The First Commandment - STUDY GUIDE
    • The First Commandment - VIDEO
    • The First Commandment - QUIZ
  • 02

    The Ten Commandments - The Second Commandment

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    • Introduction
    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
    • The Second Commandment - STUDY GUIDE
    • The Second Commandment - VIDEO
    • The Second Commandment - QUIZ
  • 03

    The Ten Commandments - The Third Commandment

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    • Introduction
    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
    • The Third Commandment - STUDY GUIDE
    • The Third Commandment - VIDEO
    • The Third Commandment - QUIZ
  • 04

    The Ten Commandments - The Fourth Commandment

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    • Introduction
    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
    • The Fourth Commandment - STUDY GUIDE
    • The Fourth Commandment - VIDEO
    • The Fourth Commandment - QUIZ
  • 05

    The Ten Commandments - The Fifth Commandment

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    • Introduction
    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
    • The Fifth Commandment - STUDY GUIDE
    • The Fifth Commandment - VIDEO
    • The Fifth Commandment - QUIZ
  • 06

    The Ten Commandments - The Sixth Commandment

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    • Introduction
    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
    • The Sixth Commandment - STUDY GUIDE
    • The Sixth Commandment - VIDEO
    • The Sixth Commandment - QUIZ
  • 07

    The Ten Commandments - The Seventh Commandment

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    • Introduction
    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
    • The Seventh Commandment - STUDY GUIDE
    • The Seventh Commandment - VIDEO
    • The Seventh Commandment - QUIZ
  • 08

    The Ten Commandments - The Eighth Commandment

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    • Introduction
    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
    • The Eighth Commandment - STUDY GUIDE
    • The Eighth Commandment - VIDEO
    • The Eighth Commandment - QUIZ
  • 09

    The Ten Commandments - The Ninth Commandment

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    • Introduction
    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
    • The Ninth Commandment - STUDY GUIDE
    • The Ninth Commandment - VIDEO
    • The Ninth Commandment - QUIZ
  • 10

    The Ten Commandments - The Tenth Commandment

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    • Introduction
    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
    • The Tenth Commandment - STUDY GUIDE
    • The Tenth Commandment - VIDEO
    • The Tenth Commandment - QUIZ

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Professor Marshall Connolly has spent his life in service to God and the Church as an educator and writer. He is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned bachelor's degrees in English and History, as well as a teaching credential. He has completed additional studies at Whitman College, and the University of San Diego. His interests include science and apologetics and he writes on both subjects for Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library.

He serves as the first Director of Education for Catholic Online School.

Professor Marshall Connolly

Director of Education

Professor Marshall Connolly