The commandments are also called the Decalogue. The commandments of the Catholic Church are: You will love God above all things. You will not take God's name in vain. You will sanctify the holidays. Honor your father and your mother. You will not kill. Thou shalt not commit impure acts. You will not steal. You will not give false testimonies or lies. You will not indulge impure thoughts or desires. You shall not covet.
The commandments are a set of ethical principles with instructions on how to worship God alone.
