Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

sacramentary, Gregorian A liturgical book ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory I, called sometimes the Sacramentary of Adrian I, owing to the fact that he sent it to Charlemagne between the years 781 and 791 when the latter wished to introduce the Roman Rite into his kingdom. The book was copied many times so that there … Continue reading “sacramentary, Gregorian”

sacramentary, Gelasian A liturgical book written in the 6th, 7th, or 8th century, probably in the Frankish kingdom. The book exists in several manuscripts, the oldest of which is preserved in the Vatican Library (manuscript Reginae 316). In none of the old manuscripts does the book bear the name Gelasius but is simply called “Liber … Continue reading “sacramentary, Gelasian”

sacramentary In the Latin liturgy, the sacramentary is the book used by the celebrating bishop or priest alone for vocal prayers during the Mass (the Prayer, Secret, and Postcommunion, and movable parts such as the Preface, Communion, etc., and the Canon), the prayers used at special functions in connection with the Mass (e.g., Baptism on … Continue reading “Sacramentary”

SACRAMENTARIANS A general name given for all such as have held erroneous opinions respecting the Lord’s supper. The term is chiefly applied among Catholics, by way of reproach to the Lutherans, Calvinists, and other Protestants. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Sacramentarians a controversial name given by the Lutherans to the Zwinglians to designate their belief that the … Continue reading “Sacramentarians”

Sacramentals In instituting the sacraments Christ did not determine the matter and form down to the slightest detail, leaving this task to the Church, which should determine what rites were suitable in the administration of the sacraments. These rites are indicated by the word Sacramentalia, the object of which is to manifest the respect due … Continue reading “Sacramentals”

Sacramental Seal an expression used by Romish writers to denote the obligation which rests upon the priesthood to conceal those things the knowledge of which is derived from sacramental confession. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

sacramental matter A theological term designating the material element of a sacrament; e.g., water in Baptism. From the institution by Christ, the matter is an essential part of a sacrament, so that the use of valid matter by the minister is necessary for a valid sacrament. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

sacramental form A theological term used to designate the determining element of a sacrament. The form is composed of words pronounced by the minister over the matter, thereby determining the matter and raising it to the dignity of a sacramental sign, capable of giving grace from the institution of Christ; e.g., “I baptize thee,” pronounced … Continue reading “sacramental form”

Sacramental Confession The manifestation of one’s own actual sins, committed after Baptism , to a priest, in order to obtain their forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance. Confession was constituted an essential part of this sacrament by Christ Himself, when He said: “Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins you … Continue reading “Sacramental Confession”

sacramental Any object set apart and blessed by the Church to excite good thoughts, to increase devotion, and thus to remit venial sin. The name signifies that the article blessed has some resemblance to a sacrament, inasmuch as it is a means of grace; but a sacramental differs from a sacrament in this, that the … Continue reading “sacramental”