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I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange Gods before me.
Have I treated people, events, or things as more important than God?
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You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Have my words, actively or passively, put down God, the Church, or people?
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Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.
Do I go to Mass every Sunday (or Saturday Vigil) and on Holy Days of Obligation (Jan. 1; the Ascension; Aug. 15; Nov. 1; Dec. 8; Dec. 25)? Do I avoid, when possible, work that impedes worship to God, joy for the Lord’s Day, and proper relaxation of mind and body? Do I look for ways to spend time with family or in service on Sunday?
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Honor your father and your mother.
Do I show my parents due respect? Do I seek to maintain good communication with my parents where possible? Do I criticize them for lacking skills I think they should have?
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You shall not kill.
Have I harmed another through physical, verbal, or emotional means, including gossip or manipulation of any kind?
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You shall not commit adultery.
Have I respected the physical and sexual dignity of others and of myself?
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You shall not steal.
Have I taken or wasted time or resources that belonged to another?
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You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
Have I gossiped, told lies, or embellished stories at the expense of another?
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You shall not covet your neighbor’s spouse.
Have I honored my spouse with my full affection and exclusive love?
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You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
Am I content with my own means and needs, or do I compare myself to others unnecessarily?