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Catholic AnswerThere is no such thing as "consecrated water," probably what you are referring to is Holy Water, which is ordinary water, which has been blessed by a priest:Holy Water is a Sacramental.
A Sacramental is a Blessed Object. These include objects that are aids for fostering devotion to God and to the saints. Among them are statues, religious paintings, the rosary, scapular, medals, holy water, and the three holy oils (oil of the catechumens, oil of the sick and sacred chrism). Ref: OSV Catholic Doctrine p. 594
CCC: 548-559
It is used in Churches and in homes to bless oneself and to remind you of your Baptismal and the promises you made.
This church was built on consecrated ground.
Consecrated wafer is sacramental bread. This is bread that is given in churches.
He was consecrated on October 28, 1919.
who consecrated william as the new king of england
Consecrated - 2012 was released on: USA: 23 February 2013
Consecrated hermit refers to a person who has dedicated himself to God and publicly professing the three evangelical counsels.
Consecrated To God
In the tabernacle.
Consecrated means something set aside as holy or dedicated for a particular usage. catholic means "universal)
Helen Dunn Gates has written: 'A consecrated life' 'A consecrated life' -- subject(s): Accessible book
Those members of the Catholic church who are not ordained ministers or consecrated religious are indeed called laity.
In the Catholic Church, a host remains consecrated as the body of Christ as long as its physical form remains intact.