1. Sacramentals, and Devotions

2. 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)

3. 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.

4. 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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWt5y301BSY