8 February 2022

A Catechism of Christian Doctrine (British Catholic “Penny” Catechism, 1859), The Second Commandment

A Catechism of Christian Doctrine (British Catholic “Penny” Catechism, 1859), The Second Commandment

Approved for use in the English and Welsh Catholic Churches in 1859.

Source: A catechism of Christian doctrine : approved by the Archbishops and Bishops of England and Wales, and directed to be used in all their dioceses.

 

The Second Commandment

 

Q. What is the second commandment?

A. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.

 

Q. What are we commanded by the second commandment?

A. We are commanded to speak with reverence of God and all holy things, and to keep our lawful oaths and vows.

 

Q. What does the second commandment forbid?

A. The second commandment forbids all false, rash, unjust, and unnecessary oaths: as also plaspheming, cursing and profane words.

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