Catholics can ask a priest to bless practically anything. There are special prayers that are said during the blessing, depending on the object being blessed. The blessing is actually asking God’s blessing of the object and asking His help to be able to use it properly and safely. Religious objects or symbols, when blessed, are considered sacramentals. Examples of sacramentals include rosary beads used during the recitation of the rosary, a cross necklace blessed by a priest for daily use, blessed candles, blessed Christian art etc. Such sacramentals help Catholics to be reminded of their faith and increase their devotion to God.
