sacrament
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From Latin sacrāmentum (“‘sacrament’”), from sacrō (“‘hallow, consecrate’”), from sacer (“‘sacred, holy’”).
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sacrament (plural sacraments)
- (Christianity) A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Roman Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."
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sacred act or ceremony
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- The Roman Catholic and Eastern churches list seven sacraments:
- The Protestant churches list two sacraments:
- anointing of the sick
- Extreme Unction
- eucharist
- Eucharistic liturgy
- Holy Eucharist
- Holy Sacrament
- last rites
- Liturgy
- Lord's Supper
- sacrament of the Eucharist
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sacrament n. (plural sacramenten)
- (Christianity) sacrament