Sacramentals, and Devotions
Sacramentals Sacramental A sacred sign that displays our faith in God and the Sacraments Help us to prepare to receive the fruits of the sacraments. Forms: Blessings Consecrations ( dedication to a religious purpose or service) Dedications (blessings of a church or altar)
Sacramental Characteristics 1. Includes a prayer - Most important sacramental 2. Sacred Object (Ex: Bible, crucifixes, rosary) 3. Accompanied by a Sacred Action (Ex: The Sign of the Cross, sprinkling of holy water) - Holy water is the most widely used sacramental because it reminds us of our Baptism.
Devotions Prayers or Gestures Used to worship God, Mary, and the saints Rosary Special prayer that honors Mary Represents the Mysteries Magnificat Canticle of Mary -Mary’s song of praise -Prayed at the time of her visit to Elizabeth