Sacraments
A material item that aids us in worship and devotion.
What is a Sacred Object?
The most widely used sacramental and is a reminder of our baptism.
What is holy water?
It is a renewal of our baptism. We make this to fix our minds and hearts on God and profess a mini version of the creed — you are professing your belief in the Father, and in the Son and in the Holy Spirit.
What is the Sign of the Cross?
When we acknowledge our dependence on God and to ask Him to bless us and our food.
What is grace before meals?
Frees us of original sin and makes us children of God and members of the body of Christ
What is baptism?
The most basic form of the sacramentals and include both praise of God for his works and gifts.
What is a blessing?
Made by burning palms blessed the previous Palm Sunday. We wear them publicly to acknowledge our need to atone for our sins.
What are ashes?
A sign of reverence to the Blessed Sacrament, acknowledging the presence of and to honor Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. The right knee touches the ground.
What is genuflection?
These may have blessings invoked upon them in order that their usefulness may be increased. The Creator is invoked to grant to the brute strength, health and protection from sickness or plague.
What are animals?
Gives bishops, priests, and deacons the graces to serve the church with care and holiness
What is Holy Orders?
Instituted by the church, performed deliberately and reverently, to aid us in attaining a deep love of God.
What is a Sacred Action?
A cross with the body of Christ on it.
What is a crucifix?
The Gospel turned into meditative prayer, and includes mysteries centered on the events of Christ's life, death and resurrection.
What is The Rosary?
Performed with Holy Water before or during a Mass or an adult who is sick.
What is a blessing of a person?
Nourishes us with the Body and Blood of Christ
What is the Eucharist?
These are not the same as sacraments because they do not have the same characteristics as the sacraments.
What are sacramentals?
Usually metallic, cast either in a round or oval shape, depicting the image of our Lord, the Blessed Mother, or another saint.
What is a religious medal?
A journey religious people take to a holy place or a place of religious significance. Catholics may also visit sites linked to famous or important saints to help them connect with their faith's history.
What is a pilgrimage?
Usually performed by a Pastor and intended to protect the inhabitants of from misfortune, whether before moving into it or to "heal" it after an occurrence.
What is the blessing of a home?
Traditionally, the only way to dispose of a Sacramental that is broken or ruined.
What is burn or bury it?
A religious pendant of cloth worn under the clothing, usually adorned with a saint as a part of Roman Catholic devotion.
What is a scapular?
Baptism is an example of a minor one; a major one is the expulsion of demons.
What is an exorcism?
True or False. Time can be blessed.
What is true?