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Piety

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One of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit which leads one to devotion to God (1831). Filial piety connotes an attitude of reverence and respect by children toward their parents (2215). Piety also refers to the religious sense of a people, and its expression in popular devotions

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§1674 CHAPTER FOUR OTHER LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

Besides sacramental liturgy and sacramentals, catechesis must take into account the forms of Piety and popular devotions among the faithful. the religious sense of the Christian people has always found expression in various forms of piety surrounding the Church's sacramental life, such as the veneration of relics, visits to sanctuaries, pilgrimages, processions, the stations of the cross, religious dances, the rosary, medals, 178 etc.

§1831 CHAPTER ONE THE DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, Piety, and fear of the Lord. They belong in their fullness to Christ, Son of David. 109 They complete and perfect the virtues of those who receive them. They make the faithful docile in readily obeying divine inspirations.

§2215 CHAPTER TWO YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF

Respect for parents (filial Piety) derives from gratitude toward those who, by the gift of life, their love and their work, have brought their children into the world and enabled them to grow in stature, wisdom, and grace. "With all your heart honor your father, and do not forget the birth pangs of your mother. Remember that through your parents you were born; what can you give back to them that equals their gift to you?" 19

Catechism of the Catholic Church © Libreria Editrice Vaticana