Questions tagged [sacramentals]

Sacramentals are objects used in the practice of the sacraments.

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How should/must Catholics handle, transport, and use holy water?

Some shrines, like the Shrine of Padre Pio Chapel in Quezon City, distribute holy water in bottles for Catholics who want some. So far the only guideline I saw in getting holy water from a basin is ...
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A priest I requested kindly to bless salt and oil did not use the prescribed prayer but used his own, is the blessing valid?

A priest I requested kindly to bless salt and oil did not use the prescribed prayer but used his own. Is the blessing valid? The prayer for exorcising the salt and blessing the oil was available. ...
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Holy Water container is dirty

How can I clean my Holy Water bottle? The Holy Water has sediment and the lid looks dirty
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According to the Catholic Church, can a tattoo be considered a sacramental?

According to the Catholic Church, can a tattoo be considered a sacramental? I have a friend who is thinking about getting a tattoo on each shoulder, containing the image of the Medal of St. Benedict. ...
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