The Catholic Church and the Catechism on Blessing Objects and Animals In the Catholic Church, blessings are a beautiful way of reminding us that God’s love reaches into every part of our lives. The Catechism tells us that blessings are sacramentals—signs that point us back to God and prepare our hearts to receive His grace. When we bless holy objects like rosaries, crucifixes, or Bibles, we are not giving them magical power. Instead, we are setting them apart as reminders of God’s presence, tool