If by Church you mean the Catholic Church, then there are 5 or 6 listed under the Commandments of the Church - aka Precepts of the Church and the trend is becoming fewer and fewer youth are aware of said precepts. See related link below:
Why not have a look at www.fisheaters.com or www.catholic.com for the answer? They're both excellent sources of facts about the Catholic Church. :)Catholic AnswerYes, it is a sin to disobey the precepts of the Catholic Church. The precepts of the Church are NOT man made, they are distillations, so to speak of what you should be doing if you are trying to love and follow God.
Roman Catholic AnswerAll Catholics should be going to confession, it is one of the precepts of the Church.
Roman Catholic AnswerThese are variously known as the Commandments of the Church or as the Precepts of the Church. They are listed with various numbers, but most commonly as six. See the link below:
We do not follow laws that are contrary to the Commandments or the Precepts of the Church, just as soldiers are not obligated to follow an unlawful order.
Buddha himself came up with the five precepts as a way to help his students that weren't monks to live a life that is peaceful and full of happiness. The actions that are avoided by keeping the five precepts are actions that can lead to suffering. So, the precepts are a way of protecting yourself and others from that suffering.
In the dictionary, precepts are defined as rules or principles to guide behavior or thought. They are typically seen as guidelines for moral conduct or behavior.
The Catholic Church was more accommodating to the fascists in Italy because it saw them as a defense against the perceived threat of communism. The church had concerns about the liberal government's secularization and anti-clerical policies, whereas the fascist regime promised to protect the church's interests and maintain its influence. Additionally, the church appreciated Mussolini's efforts to establish order and stability in the country.
Having precepts entails having rules about one's intentional behaviour. The opposite of having precepts is a life without precepts; a life without any boundaries, where one is free to get into a lot of trouble.
Roman Catholic AnswerOver the centuries, there have been a number of different ways of numbering the precepts of the Church. The Catechism of the Catholic Church currently lists only five precepts (the first five below), The St. Joseph Catechism, otherwise known as The Baltimore Catechism, which was used in the United States for over a century lists the first six below, and John Paul II added the seventh below. Seven Precepts of the Church1. To assist at Mass and rest from servile work on all Sundays and holidays of obligation.2. To fast and abstain on the days appointed by the Church;3. To go to confession at least once a year;4. To receive the Blessed Sacrament at least once a year, and that about Easter time;5. To contribute to the support of our pastors according to our means;6. Not to marry within certain degrees of kindred, nor to marry with solemnity at forbidden times.7. To join in the missionary spirit and apostolate of the Church.
Buddha set forth the 5 Precepts after discovering the 4 Noble Truths and the 8 Fold Path.
Suman Gajmer