Golden Collection | Chalice Charm

This Golden and white Chalice charm comes in a beautiful "Olive tree" Jewelry pouch...

Or add this special charm onto a bracelet or Rosary for a first communion gift...

NOTE: These Medals have not been Blessed. For more information on Blessing medals and objects you can read the amazing article written by Fr Mike at the bottom of the 'Shop page'. A must read !

Why do Catholics wear and bless religious medals?
In summary, the wearing of a medal that represents a Patron Saint is an expression of faith. The blessing of such a medal acknowledges the approval of the Catholic Church to allow the medal as a sacred symbol of the supernatural protection offered directly by our Lord, Blessed Mother or a saint. This blessing sets apart the medal as an expression of faith rather than an item of worship that has pagan roots.

A religious medal is never worn as a "charm," but rather as a constant physical reminder of the love and fidelity that we share with Almighty God and the communion of Saints. 

Religious medals serve as reminders to Catholics to pray, to perform acts of charity, to show reverence to God or the Lord Jesus, etc... Religious medals containing the images of Saints Peter and Paul were previously found in graves dating back to the second century. The blessing of religious medals did not commence until Pope Pius V implemented this practice in the 1500s. Religious medals are blessed by the priests of the Catholic Church.

Different / specific blessings apply to St Benedict and the Miraculous Medals.