469. What are sacramentals?
Sacramentals are holy things or of which the Church makes use to obtain for us from God, through her , spiritual and favors.
470. How do the sacramentals obtain favors from God?
The sacramentals obtain favors from God through the of the Church offered for those who make use of them, and through the 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: first, graces; second, the forgiveness of sins; third, the of temporal punishment; fourth, health of body and material ; fifth, from evil spirits.
472. Which are the chief kinds of sacramentals?
The chief kinds of sacramentals are: first, given by priests and bishops; second, against evil spirits; third, blessed of devotion.
473. Which are the blessed objects of devotion most used by Catholics?
The blessed objects of devotion most used by Catholics are: holy , candles, ashes, palms, , medals, , scapulars, and of Our Lord, the Blessed Virgin, and the saints.
474. How should we make use of sacramentals?
We should make use of the sacramentals with and devotion, and never make them objects of .