Sacramentals in the Catholic Church Join us as Father Donnelly discusses the Sacramentals of the Catholic Church. Sacramentals in the Catholic Church are sacred signs that resemble sacraments and prepare individuals to receive grace and participate more fully in the sacraments. They are instituted by the Church and include blessings, consecrations, and exorcisms, often involving objects, actions, or prayers. Examples of Sacramentals: Objects: Holy water, blessed salt, crucifixes, rosaries, scapulars, medals, candles, ashes, palms, icons, statues, and religious vestments. Actions: The sign of the cross, genuflections, bowing at the name of Jesus, church processions, and even pilgrimages. Prayers: Short prayers said throughout the day, grace before and after meals, and the Rosary. Sacred Time: Liturgical seasons, holy days, feast days, and special days of prayer. Places: Churches, chapels, pilgrimage sites, and even Catholic cemeteries. How Sacramentals Help Us: Sacramentals help us to: Prepare for the Sacraments: They dispose us to receive the grace offered in the sacraments. Sanctify Everyday Life: They bring a sense of the sacred into our daily lives and activities. Connect with God: They remind us of God's presence and help us to grow in holiness. Promote Devotion: They encourage prayer, reflection, and a deeper relationship with God. Website: www.catholicfiles.com Daily Mass: https://www.youtube.com/@iccmadison