sacrament
IPA: sˈækrʌmʌnt
noun
- (Christianity) A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered (theology) an outward sign of divine grace.
- (in particular) The Eucharist.
- The consecrated Eucharist (especially the bread).
- (by extension) A thing which is regarded as possessing a sacred character or mysterious significance.
- (Ancient Rome) The oath of allegiance taken by soldiers in Ancient Rome; hence, any sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an oath.
verb
- (transitive) To bind by an oath.
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Examples of "sacrament" in Sentences
- The priest went to the sacrament.
- Part of the curriculum is the sacramental program.
- Confirmation is the sacrament of the fullness of grace.
- The document expounded on the sacrament of the Eucharist.
- These are mirrored in the spiritual life of the sacraments.
- In a conditional baptism, the minister of the sacrament says.
- The sacraments of the church are baptism and the Lord's Supper.
- They commonly officiate at Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
- Absolution is forgiveness by a priest in the sacrament of penance.
- In a conditional baptism, the minister of the sacrament said this.
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