Holy Things, Holy Actions, Holy Places

By 7th Chapter

Holy Things, Holy Actions, Holy Places is a Catholic-oriented book whose main object is to introduce to and teach readers about the names and uses of various objects, vessels, substances, and garments used in our beautiful Catholic Liturgy and other services. The format is very simple, and the language is easy for anyone, young or old, to read and understand.
Many Catholics attend church services and observe the use of these objects, substances, and garments but do not know their names or the purpose of their use.
The book has therefore been written to encourage and to teach Catholic Christians and any interested others
1. to get to know the names of these items used in the Catholic Liturgy and ceremonies,
2. to understand the religious significance of each item and the reason for its use, either in the liturgy or privately,
3. to assist in the faith formation of young and even older persons, and
4. to encourage Catholics, young and old and those in between, to pay more attention to and to appreciate our rich and beautiful Catholic religion, ceremonies, and treasures.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Oct 27, 2018
• ISBN: 9781546261841

7th Chapter

7th Chapter comprises a group of seven women who are devoted to the Roman Catholic faith. Four of the women are retired educators, two are retired secretaries and the seventh and only one who is currently employed, is an administrative manager. The members are active in their parish community serving in various ministries such as the parish council, catechetics, extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist and members of various confraternities. They are all members of The Cursillio Movement the central aim of which is evangelization They are dedicated to building an understanding of Catholic teaching to young people in particular, especially through writing. Their first publication, entitled, ‘Priceless Treasure’ is a narrative which highlights the Eucharist as the core of Catholic doctrine. In this second work, the authors focus on the significance of sacramentals which consist of holy things, holy actions and holy places all of which are associated with Roman Catholic liturgy. The writing is presented with simplicity and clarity and though the aim is to offer instruction to young people, the work provides information for people of all ages including practicing Catholics as well as non Catholics who might be curious about the significance of those sacramentals to the religious life of Roman Catholics.

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Published by AuthorHouse 02/05/2018

ISBN: 978-1-5462-6183-4 (sc)

ISBN: 978- 1-5462-6184-1 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2018911476

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SACRAMENTALS

Holy Things

Altar

Blessed Ashes

Blessed Oils

Blessed Salt

Blessed Cake (Bonbon Benni)

Candles

Crucifixes

Holy Water

Incense

Liturgical Vessels

Liturgical Vestments

Medals

Rosaries

Scapulars

Statues

Holy Actions

Blessings

Bowing The Head

Genuflection

The Sign Of The Cross

Washing Of The Feet

Holy Places

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We are grateful to many people for the completion of this work:

The Parish priest of St Benedict Church,

Father Vincent Arulanandam, for his encouragement, support and assistance;

Vicar General, Monsignor Michel Francis for permission to use photographs from the Archdiocese;

Parish Priest of the Parish of the Most Pure Heart of Mary,

Fr. Cleophas Joseph for assistance from his parish;

Monsignor Patrick Anthony and the Nuns of the Benedictine Abbey of Our Lady of the Assumption for their support and assistance.

Loyola Devaux our ever willing editor for her meticulous work.

Glenn Wilson for the design of the front and back covers;

Berthia Nickson for photographs from the Parish of the most Pure Heart of Mary;

Estellita Louisy for photography The sign of the cross;

Kevon George of Diamond Studios for photography of church buildings and liturgical vessels;

Patrick Dujon for Artwork The washing of the feet.

Parishioners of St Benedict Church and the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and The Most Pure heart of Mary for use of their photographs.

Our families, for their patience and support.

FOREWORD

Greetings to all. With gratitude to God, as the parish priest of St. Benedict parish, I am privileged to appreciate the hard work of the members of 7th Chapter, of St. Benedict, Morne Fortune parish in bringing out this edifying book on SACRAMENTALS. These members are very strong in their faith and devotional practices. Their lives have