HOLY NAME SOCIETY PILILLA UNIT

“ THOU SHALL NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN VAIN: FOR THE LORD WILL NOT HOLD HIM GUILTLESS THAT SHALL TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD HIS GOD IN VAIN ” ( EXODUS 20:7 )



Thus God promulgated the Second Commandment which bids us to speak with reverence of God, of saints, of holy things; to be truthful in taking oaths and be faithful to them and to our vows; to avoid perjury, blasphemy, profanity and obscene speech.



PURPOSES



Specific Purpose

To promote the observance of the Commandment: “You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain” (Exodus 20 : 7) -- with this Commandment God commands reverence in speaking about God and Holy things, the keeping of oaths and vows and the use of clean language. And God forbids blasphemy, perjury, profanity and obscene speech.



General Purpose

To undertake lay apostolate activities recommended by the Rev. Parish Priest; to participate with the Parish Pastoral Council under the guidance of the Rev. Parish Priest.