Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church by USCCB

Author:USCCB
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Catholicism, Christianity, Catechesis, Religion
ISBN: 9781574557251
Publisher: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Published: 2005-10-20T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOUR

Other Liturgical Celebrations

THE SACRAMENTALS

351. What are the sacramentals?

These are sacred signs instituted by the Church to sanctify different circumstances of life. They include a prayer accompanied by the sign of the cross and other signs. Among the sacramentals which occupy an important place are: blessings, which are the praise of God and a prayer to obtain his gifts, the consecration of persons and the dedication of things for the worship of God. (1667-1672, 1677-1678)

352. What is an exorcism?

When the Church asks with its authority in the name of Jesus that a person or object be protected against the power of the Evil One and withdrawn from his dominion, it is called an exorcism. This is done in ordinary form in the rite of Baptism. A solemn exorcism, called a major exorcism, can be performed only by a priest authorized by the bishop. (1673)

353. What forms of popular piety accompany the sacramental life of the Church?

The religious sense of the Christian people has always found expression in the various forms of piety which accompany the sacramental life of the Church such as the veneration of relics, visits to sanctuaries, pilgrimages, processions, the stations of the cross and the rosary. The Church sheds the light of faith upon and fosters authentic forms of popular piety. (1674-1676, 1679)

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