Catechism index

2146 I. The Name of the Lord is Holy The second commandment forbids the abuse of God's name, i.e., every improper use of the names of God, Jesus Christ, but also of the Virgin Mary and all the saints.
2147 I. The Name of the Lord is Holy Promises made to others in God's name engage the divine honor, fidelity, truthfulness, and authority. They must be respected in justice. To be unfaithful to them is to misuse God's name and …
2148 I. The Name of the Lord is Holy Blasphemy is directly opposed to the second commandment. It consists in uttering against God - inwardly or outwardly - words of hatred, reproach, or defiance; in speaking ill of God; in failing …
2149 I. The Name of the Lord is Holy Oaths which misuse God's name, though without the intention of blasphemy, show lack of respect for the Lord. the second commandment also forbids magical use of the divine name.
2150 II. Taking the Name of the Lord in Vain The second commandment forbids false oaths. Taking an oath or swearing is to take God as witness to what one affirms. It is to invoke the divine truthfulness as a pledge of …
2151 II. Taking the Name of the Lord in Vain Rejection of false oaths is a duty toward God. As Creator and Lord, God is the norm of all truth. Human speech is either in accord with or in opposition to God …
2152 II. Taking the Name of the Lord in Vain A person commits perjury when he makes a promise under oath with no intention of keeping it, or when after promising on oath he does not keep it. Perjury is a grave …
2153 II. Taking the Name of the Lord in Vain In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explained the second commandment: "You have heard that it was said to the men of old, 'You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to …
2154 II. Taking the Name of the Lord in Vain Following St. Paul, 83 The tradition of the Church has understood Jesus' words as not excluding oaths made for grave and right reasons (for example, in court). "An oath, that is the …
2155 II. Taking the Name of the Lord in Vain The holiness of the divine name demands that we neither use it for trivial matters, nor take an oath which on the basis of the circumstances could be interpreted as approval of …
2156 III. The Christian Name The sacrament of Baptism is conferred "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." 85 In Baptism, the Lord's name sanctifies man, and the Christian …
2157 III. The Christian Name The Christian begins his day, his prayers, and his activities with the Sign of the Cross: "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen." …
2158 III. The Christian Name God calls each one by name. 87 Everyone's name is sacred. the name is the icon of the person. It demands respect as a sign of the dignity of the one who …
2159 III. The Christian Name The name one receives is a name for eternity. In the kingdom, the mysterious and unique character of each person marked with God's name will shine forth in splendor. "To him who …
2160 IN BRIEF "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth" (Ps 8:1)!
2161 IN BRIEF The second commandment enjoins respect for the Lord's name. the name of the Lord is holy.
2162 IN BRIEF The second commandment forbids every improper use of God's name. Blasphemy is the use of the name of God, of Jesus Christ, of the Virgin Mary, and of the saints in an …
2163 IN BRIEF False oaths call on God to be witness to a lie. Perjury is a grave offence against the Lord who is always faithful to his promises.
2164 IN BRIEF "Do not swear whether by the Creator, or any creature, except truthfully, of necessity, and with reverence" (St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises, 38).
2165 IN BRIEF In Baptism, the Christian receives his name in the Church. Parents, godparents, and the pastor are to see that he be given a Christian name. the patron saint provides a model of …