sacrament
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Etymology [edit]
From Ecclesiastical Latin sacrāmentum (“sacrament”), from Latin sacrō (“hallow, consecrate”), from sacer (“sacred, holy”), originally sum deposited by parties to a suit.
Noun [edit]
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."
Translations [edit]
sacred act or ceremony
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See also [edit]
- 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, ??? please provide the diminutive!)