Loving God: Commandments 1–3

I keep God first: I worship Him, honor His name and keep Sunday holy.

Live 10 minutes CCC 2084–2132, 2142–2159, 2168–2188

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The first three commandments are all about loving God.

First: “I am the Lord your God; you shall not have strange gods before me.” We put God first and worship Him alone. An idol is anything we put ahead of God, such as money, games, screens or wanting to be popular. Superstitions and fortune-telling also go against this commandment, because we trust God, not luck.

Second: “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” God's name is holy. We use it with love, in prayer and praise, never as a curse or a joke. We also keep our promises, and we respect our own names, which we received at Baptism.

Third: “Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day.” Sunday is the day of the Resurrection. Catholics go to Mass every Sunday and on holy days of obligation. We also make Sunday a day of rest, family time and kindness.

Keeping God first does not take anything good away from us. It puts everything else in its right place.

Catechism: CCC 2084–2132, 2142–2159, 2168–2188Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4–5 · Exodus 20:2–11

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I keep God first: I worship Him, honor His name and keep Sunday holy.

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Quiz

  1. Which commandment is about putting God first?
    Answer: The first
  2. What is an idol?
    Answer: Anything we put ahead of God
  3. What does the second commandment ask of us?
    Answer: To use God's name with respect and love
  4. Why do Catholics go to Mass on Sunday?
    Answer: It is the Lord's Day, the day Jesus rose

Pray & do

Lord my God, You are first in my life. I adore You, I praise Your holy name, and I want to keep Your day holy. Amen.

Activity

Make a “God first” pie chart of your week: time for school, play, screens, sleep, prayer and Mass. Choose one way to give God a bigger slice.

Family corner

Plan a Sunday that is different: Mass together, a family meal, a walk, and no unnecessary errands or work.

Lesson complete!

Today's big idea: I keep God first: I worship Him, honor His name and keep Sunday holy.