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Holy water, rosary beads, crucifixes, medals... is all this extra stuff really necessary? Isn't it all a bit superstitious? How are Catholic funerals different from secular ones? In this episode, we wrap up Part Two of the Catechism with a discussion of sacramentals and funerals. This episode covers Part Two, Section Two, Chapter Four of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1667-1690). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: [email protected].⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1667-1690Catholic Answers. "Giving Sacramentals a proper farewell.""How to avoid superstition regarding sacramentals""What does the expression ex opere operato mean?""What is a sacramental?""Why using holy water isn't superstitious"Ascension Presents. "How the Scapular Actually Works (feat. Fr Gregory Pine, O.P.)" YouTube.Shaun McAfee. 20 Answers: Relics and Sacramentals.Catholic Encyclopedia. "Blessing""Scapular.""Sacramentals"Peter Kreeft. Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Gerard Durrell. My Family and Other Animals.Dir. Matthew Vaughn. Stardust

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