Sacramentals - Catholic rules for

[Kay_Moles]

What is the official Catholic teaching on the Brown Scapular? Does it still have to be made of brown wool? Is the metal scapular an acceptable substitute?

 

[Fauken]

Technically, the rules regarding the Brown Scapular are regulated by the Carmelites. This should answer your questions though:

http://www.meditationsfromcarmel.com/content/scapular-catechesis

 

[BridgetN]

Metal scapulars are ok only if you really need it (the woolen scapular gives you a serious rash, it gets moldy etc.)