Sacramental Grace: This is a term used to specify the grace given to us through the Sacraments.  It is first given in Baptism and is subsequently given through our participation in every other Sacrament.  Sacramental graces have the goal of enabling us to permanently live in sanctifying grace and, in fact, produce sanctifying grace in our lives.  The only distinction here is that sacramental grace is sanctifying grace that comes to us through the Sacraments.

Special Graces:  These graces are given in various forms of charisms.  A charism is a special gift of God given to a person so as to build up the Church and fulfill a mission for the good of others.  These charisms could be mysterious in the sense of being an ability to prophesy, speak in tongues, or perform miracles.  They can also be special gifts given to enable one to be good administrators within the Church or perform other special functions proper to one’s vocation, such as being a dedicated father or mother.  A charism is given always for the good of others.