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Catechism of the Catholic Church

Sacramentals and Funerals

True or false. Sacramentals are signs instituted by the Church through which we receive sacramental grace.

Which of the following is true?
Choose any combination of the following.

Every baptized person is called to bless.
Blessings are the first among sacramentals.
Lay people may not preside at blessings.
Some blessings consecrate persons to God.
Every blessing praises God and prays for his gifts.

True or false. Since Vatican II the Church has recommended the suppression of the practices that are known as "popular piety".

Which of the following are considered sacramentals?

stations of the cross.
pilgrimages.
processions.
veneration of relics.
rosary.

True or false. Sacramentals are distinct from the liturgy and, in fact, their use may be a valid substitute for it.

True or false. Exorcism is no longer considered a valid practice given the progress of modern medical science in determing the root illness of those who appear to be "possessed."

True or false. The day of death starts the fulfillment of the Christian's new birth begun at Baptism.

True or false. The funeral is considered a liturgical celebration.

Which of the following are principal elements of the funeral liturgy?
Choose any combination of the following.

The greeting of the community.
The liturgy of the Word.
The Eucharistic Sacrifice.
A farewell to the deceased.
A final anointing of the deceased.

True or false. The character of the Christian funeral is expressed by the Paschal mystery.