noun🔗ShareA sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.""Many Catholics participate in the seven sacraments, including baptism, confirmation, and marriage, to receive God's grace. "religiontheologyritualdoctrineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(in particular) The Eucharist."Catholics believe that receiving the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, is essential for spiritual growth. "religiontheologyritualdoctrineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe consecrated Eucharist (especially the bread)."The priest carefully distributed the sacraments to the communicants during Mass. "religiontheologyritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA thing which is regarded as possessing a sacred character or mysterious significance."For some people, family heirlooms are more than just objects; they are sacraments representing generations of love and history. "religiontheologyritualdoctrinesoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe oath of allegiance taken by soldiers in Ancient Rome; hence, any sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an oath."The graduating class took their oaths, fulfilling the school's ancient sacraments before receiving their diplomas. "militaryreligionritualhistorytheologytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
