Is there any other kind of acts of religion?
Yes; there are those acts performed in order to honour God by using something that touches God Himself (LXXXIX.).
What are those things touching God which we can utilize for His honour and homage?
They are holy things; and also the holy name of God.
What is understood by holy things?
By holy things is meant whatsoever has received from God through the medium of His Church some consecration or particular blessing: as, for instance, persons consecrated to God; the sacraments; and the sacramentals, such as holy water or objects of piety; and also places of worship (LXXXIX., Prologue).
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