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OC Lesson 36
Baltimore Catechism # 2
Question | Answer |
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469. What are sacramentals? | Sacramentals are holy things or actions of which the Church makes use of to obtain for us from God, through her intercession, spiritual and temporal favors. |
470. How do the sacramentals obtain favors from God? | The sacramentals obtain favors from God through the prayers of the Church offered for those who make use of them, and through the devotion they inspire. |
471. What are the chief benefits obtained by the use of the sacramentals? | The chief benefits obtained by the use of the sacramentals are: 1, actual grace; 2, the forgiveness of venial sins; 3, the remission of temporal punishment; 4, health of body and material blessings; 5, protection from evil spirits. |
472. Which are the chief kinds of sacramentals? | The chief kinds of sacramentals are: 1, blessings given by priests and bishops; 2, exorcism against evil spirits; 3, blessed objects of devotion. |
473. Which are the blessed objects of devotion most used by Catholics? | The blessed objects most used by Catholics are: holy water, candles, ashes, palms, crucifixes, medals, rosaries, scapulars, and images of our Lord, the Blessed Virgin, and the saints. |
474. How should we make use of sacramentals? | We should make use of sacramentals with faith and devotion, and never make them objects of superstition. |