The catechism uses this specific point to illustrate the teaching authority (Magisterium) of the Church. The argument posits that because the Bible itself does not explicitly command a change from Saturday to Sunday, the shift rests on the Church's perceived power to interpret and apply divine law to the life of the faithful. For converts, this teaching serves as a pivotal lesson on the relationship between Scripture and Tradition. Divine Revelation and Natural Reason While page 50 of the Convert's Catechism
, this change was formalized by the Church, most notably at the Council of Laodicea in A.D. 364. The Theology of Authority convert 39-s catechism of catholic doctrine page 50
Historically, the Sabbath (Saturday) was the biblically mandated day of rest for the Jewish people. However, the early Christian community began to prioritize the "first day of the week"—the day of Christ's Resurrection—as the primary time for communal worship. According to the The catechism uses this specific point to illustrate