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ˈsæk rə məntsacra·ment

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. sacramentnoun

    a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction

Wiktionary

  1. sacramentnoun

    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."

  2. Etymology: From sacramentum, from sacro, from sacer, originally sum deposited by parties to a suit.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. SACRAMENTnoun

    Etymology: sacrement, Fr. sacramentum, Latin.

    As often as we mention a sacrament, it is improperly understood; for in the writings of the ancient fathers all articles which are peculiar to Christian faith, all duties of religion containing that which sense or natural reason cannot of itself discern, are most commonly named sacraments; our restraint of the word to some few principal divine ceremonies, importeth in every such ceremony two things, the substance of the ceremony itself, which is visible; and besides that, somewhat else more secret, in reference whereunto we conceive that ceremony to be a sacrament. Richard Hooker.

    Ten thousand French have ta’en the sacrament
    To rive their dangerous artillery
    Upon no Christian soul but English Talbot. William Shakespeare, H. VI.

    As we have ta’en the sacrament,
    We will unite the white rose with the red. William Shakespeare, R. III.

    Before the famous battle of Cressy, he spent the greatest part of the night in prayer; and in the morning received the sacrament, with his son, and the chief of his officers. Addison.

Wikipedia

  1. Sacrament

    A sacrament is a Christian rite that is recognized as being particularly important and significant. There are various views on the existence, number and meaning of such rites. Many Christians consider the sacraments to be a visible symbol of the reality of God, as well as a channel for God's grace. Many denominations, including the Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, and Reformed, hold to the definition of sacrament formulated by Augustine of Hippo: an outward sign of an inward grace, that has been instituted by Jesus Christ. Sacraments signify God's grace in a way that is outwardly observable to the participant.The Catholic Church, Hussite Church and the Old Catholic Church recognise seven sacraments: Baptism, Penance (Reconciliation or Confession), Eucharist (or Holy Communion), Confirmation, Marriage (Matrimony), Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick (Extreme Unction). The Eastern Churches, such as the Eastern Orthodox Church and Oriental Orthodox Church as well as the Eastern Catholic Churches, also believe that there are seven major sacraments, but apply the words sacred mysteries corresponding to Greek word, μυστήριον (mysterion), and also to rites that in the Western tradition are called sacramentals and to other realities, such as the Church itself. Many Protestant denominations, such as those within the Reformed tradition, identify two sacraments instituted by Christ, the Eucharist (or Holy Communion) and Baptism. The Lutheran sacraments include these two, often adding Confession (and Absolution) as a third sacrament. Anglican and Methodist teaching is that "there are two Sacraments ordained of Christ our Lord in the Gospel, that is to say, Baptism and the Supper of the Lord," and that "those five commonly called Sacraments, that is to say, Confirmation, Penance, Orders, Matrimony, and Extreme Unction, are not to be counted for Sacraments of the Gospel."Some traditions, such as Quakerism do not observe any of the rites, or, in the case of Anabaptists, hold that they are simply reminders or commendable practices that do not impart actual grace—not sacraments but "ordinances" pertaining to certain aspects of the Christian faith.

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  1. sacrament

    A sacrament is a religious ceremony or ritual recognized as having significant importance or meaning in a particular faith, often symbolizing a specific grace or blessing. In Christianity, it is believed to be an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual divine grace, such as baptism or the Eucharist. The number and nature of sacraments can vary between different religions or denominations.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Sacramentnoun

    the oath of allegiance taken by Roman soldiers; hence, a sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an oath

  2. Sacramentnoun

    the pledge or token of an oath or solemn covenant; a sacred thing; a mystery

  3. Sacramentnoun

    one of the solemn religious ordinances enjoined by Christ, the head of the Christian church, to be observed by his followers; hence, specifically, the eucharist; the Lord's Supper

  4. Sacramentverb

    to bind by an oath

Wikidata

  1. Sacrament

    A sacrament is a sacred rite recognized as of particular importance and significance. There are various views on the existence and meaning of such rites.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Sacrament

    sak′ra-ment, n. an holy ordinance instituted by Christ as an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace (Baptism and the Lord's Supper—amongst Roman Catholics, also Confirmation, Penance, Holy Orders, Matrimony, and Extreme Unction): the Lord's Supper specially: an oath of obedience taken by Roman soldiers on enlistment: any solemn obligation: materials used in a sacrament.—v.t. to bind by an oath.—adj. Sacramen′tal, belonging to or constituting a sacrament.—ns. Sacramen′talism, the attachment of excessive importance to the sacraments: the doctrine that there is in the sacraments themselves a special direct spiritual efficacy to confer grace; Sacramen′talist, one who holds this view.—adv. Sacramen′tally.—ns. Sacramentā′rian, one who holds a high or extreme view of the efficacy of the sacraments: (obs.) one who rejects the doctrine of the real presence in the sacrament of the Lord's Supper; Sacramentā′rianism, the holding of extreme views with regard to the efficacy of sacraments.—adj. Sacramen′tary, pertaining to the sacrament of the Lord's Supper, or to the sacramentarians.—n. a book containing all the prayers and ceremonies used at the celebration of the R.C. sacraments: a sacramentarian. [L. sacramentum, a sacred thing—sacrāre, to consecrate—sacer, sacred.]

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Sacrament

    a ceremonial observance in the Christian Church divinely instituted as either really or symbolically a means, and in any case a pledge, of grace.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sacrament in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sacrament in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of sacrament in a Sentence

  1. Francis Cardinal George, OMI:

    Because marriage celebrated in the Church is a sacrament, it cannot be undone. The Church cannot break a bond created by Christ himself.

  2. Florynce Kennedy:

    If men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament.

  3. Simone Weil:

    The beauty of the world is the tender smile of Christ to us through matter. He is really present in universal beauty. Love of this beauty proceeds from God and descends into our souls and goes out to God present in the universe. It too is something like a sacrament.

  4. Francis Cardinal George, OMI:

    On the cross, Jesus overcame sin. On the evening of the day he rose from the dead, Christ gave his apostles power to forgive sins. In the Sacrament of Penance, through the ministry of the Church, Christ releases the power of Easter into our lives.

  5. David Hains:

    I hope that Catholics in Catholic Diocese of Charlotte will understand that it would be sinful to receive a fake sacrament from a woman priest and that includes attending a fake mass.

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