The meaning of Sacrament

noun

(in the christian church) a religious ceremony or ritual regarded as imparting divine grace, such as baptism, the eucharist and (in the roman catholic and many orthodox churches) penance and the anointing of the sick.

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Thus baptism became one of the seven sacraments in the roman catholic church.

noun

(in roman catholic use) the consecrated elements of the eucharist, especially the bread or host.

Usage examples:

He heard mass and received the sacrament

noun

A thing of mysterious and sacred significance; a religious symbol.

Usage examples:

They used peyote as a sacrament

noun

(in christianity) an important religious ceremony, such as marriage, baptism, or confirmation