# Decalogue ## Catechism of the Catholic Church The Ten Commandments (literally, "ten words") given by God to Moses on Sinai. In order to be faithful to the teaching of Jesus, the Decalogue must be interpreted in the light of the great commandment of love of God and neighbor ([[3.2.0.0.p78#^ccc-2055|2055]], [[3.2.0.0.p78#^ccc-2056|2056]]). _See_ Commandment.