Sacraments and Our Moral Responsibility

Sacraments and Our Moral Responsibility

Sacraments possess an inherent power to give grace, yet the effect is hindered or rendered null and void if the recipient is in serious sin.

Catholics believe that sacraments give grace, but the efficacy is affected by the recipient's state of sin. The Catholic belief is expressed by the Latin phrase ex opere operato.

Do Catholics believe that sacraments give grace even if one is in unrepentant sin?

Eminent catechist Servant of God Fr. J. explains the concept of sacraments and their efficacy.

Author's summary: Exploring sacraments' power and moral responsibility.

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National Catholic Register National Catholic Register — 2025-10-13

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