___ are sacred signs instituted by the Church.
Sacramentals
Blessed or Holy ____ remind(s) us of our Baptism.
Water
A ____ is an example of a sacramental.
crucifix
___ are the most important kind of sacramentals.
Blessings
When ____ a blesses an object, it becomes a sacramental.
bishop, priest, or deacon
The Book of ___ contains many visions of God and Heaven.
Revelation
Sacramentals include _____ , sacred objects, and sacred actions.
blessings
Sacramentals prepare us to receive the _____ of the Sacraments.
grace
A vision of Jesus welcoming the faithful into Heaven is found in the _____ .
Book of Revelation
The Church gives us ______ to help us draw closer to God.
sacramentals
remind us of Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem
palm branches
remind us of our need for forgiveness and to do penance
ashes
announce the election of a new pope
church bells
reminds us of our Baptism
Holy Water
one way to show love and devotion to Mary
brown scapular
Explain why Catholics use sacramentals.
They remind Catholics of God and his love; they prepare Catholics to receive the Sacraments.
Name two sacramentals and tell how they help you to pray or celebrate one of the Seven Sacraments.
Blessed ashes are a reminder of our need for repentance. Holy water reminds me of my Baptism and that I am a member of the Church.