Bible Dictionaries
Sacramental Matter

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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.

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