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Matter, Sacramental

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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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.

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Entry for 'Matter, Sacramental'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​m/matter-sacramental.html. 1910.
 
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