Sacramentals

There are only 7 Sacraments instituted by Christ which make us  sharers in His Divinity. Sacramentals are instituted by the Church to remind us of our life in Christ but do not have intrinsic grace or value in themselves. A wedding ring is an example of a sacramental. It is not intrinsic to the sacrament of marriage but helps remind us of our commitment and responsibility in marriage. Relics and holy pictures are merely signs that can encourage us and help direct us to greater piety and openness to the Sacraments.