Sacramentals of the Church

The Sacramentals of the Church 978-0-89942-396-8

The Sacramentals of the Church is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion, Christmas or Easter. The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.

Among the features of this book are:

• Vibrant full-page, full-color illustrations
• Durable sewn paperback binding
• St. Patrick and St. Augustine commentary
• High-quality paper
• Conveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands
• Budget-friendly price point
• Imprimatur
• Nihil Obstat

Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Father Lovsik, S.V.D., and teaches children what sacramentals are and why we use them. Sacramentals are special objects, actions, or blessings that help us feel closer to God and remind us of His love. They are not the same as the sacraments, like Baptism or the Eucharist, but they are powerful ways to grow in our faith and trust in God.
Some sacramentals are things we can see or touch, like a crucifix, holy water, rosaries, medals, or candles. These items remind us of Jesus, Mary, and the saints and help us think about God's goodness. For example, when we look at a crucifix, we remember how much Jesus loves us.
Other sacramentals are actions or prayers, like making the Sign of the Cross, sprinkling holy water, or saying a blessing. These actions help us focus on God and invite Him into our daily lives.
Sacramentals are important because they remind us to pray and live like followers of Jesus. When we use them with faith and love, they help us receive grace and grow closer to God.
Think of sacramentals like tools that make it easier to build our friendship with God. Just as a flashlight helps us see in the dark, sacramentals help us see and feel God's presence in our everyday lives. They are gifts from the Church to guide us on our journey to heaven!

Specific sacramentals of the Catholic Church that are covered in this title include:

• the blessing of throats
• the blessing of a home
• the Sign of the Cross
• the Way of the Cross
• holy water
• candles
• the Crucifix, relics, and sacred images
• incense
• ashes
• palms
• holy oils
• the Rosary
• scapulars
• the Bible and prayer books