Sacrament

/ˈsækrəmənt/
noun

A religious ceremony or ritual recognized by a particular church, especially in Christianity.

Baptism is one of the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church.
Visual representation of "sacrament" - A religious ceremony or ritual recognized by a particular church, especially in Christianity

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  • holy sacrament
  • sacrament of reconciliation
noun

One of the Christian ordinances in which God's grace is uniquely active.

The Eucharist is a sacrament that represents the body and blood of Christ.
Visual representation of "sacrament" - One of the Christian ordinances in which God's grace is uniquely active

Often appears as...

  • sacrament of eucharist
  • sacrament of communion
noun

Something considered as having sacred significance.

To environmentalists, preserving nature can be a kind of sacrament.
Visual representation of "sacrament" - Something considered as having sacred significance

Often appears as...

  • sacrament of life
  • sacrament of love
noun

A religious ceremony or ritual recognized by a particular church, especially in Christianity.

Baptism is one of the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church.
Visual representation of "sacrament" - A religious ceremony or ritual recognized by a particular church, especially in Christianity

Often appears as...

  • holy sacrament
  • sacrament of reconciliation
noun

One of the Christian ordinances in which God's grace is uniquely active.

The Eucharist is a sacrament that represents the body and blood of Christ.
Visual representation of "sacrament" - One of the Christian ordinances in which God's grace is uniquely active

Often appears as...

  • sacrament of eucharist
  • sacrament of communion
noun

Something considered as having sacred significance.

To environmentalists, preserving nature can be a kind of sacrament.
Visual representation of "sacrament" - Something considered as having sacred significance

Often appears as...

  • sacrament of life
  • sacrament of love
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Church Specific

Sacraments can vary between different Christian denominations. Understand the context.

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In the Orthodox Church, the sacrament of anointing includes the use of oil.
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Ceremonial Importance

Sacraments are key milestones in a person's religious life, often celebrated with family.

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Her First Communion, a holy sacrament, was joyously celebrated by her entire family.
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Not Interchangeable

Each sacrament has a specific purpose; they are not just general religious practices.

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The sacrament of marriage is distinct from the sacrament of baptism.
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Church Specific

Sacraments can vary between different Christian denominations. Understand the context.

Illustration for Church Specific
In the Orthodox Church, the sacrament of anointing includes the use of oil.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Ceremonial Importance

Sacraments are key milestones in a person's religious life, often celebrated with family.

Illustration for Ceremonial Importance
Her First Communion, a holy sacrament, was joyously celebrated by her entire family.
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Not Interchangeable

Each sacrament has a specific purpose; they are not just general religious practices.

Illustration for Not Interchangeable
The sacrament of marriage is distinct from the sacrament of baptism.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Church Specific

Sacraments can vary between different Christian denominations. Understand the context.

Illustration for Church Specific
In the Orthodox Church, the sacrament of anointing includes the use of oil.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Ceremonial Importance

Sacraments are key milestones in a person's religious life, often celebrated with family.

Illustration for Ceremonial Importance
Her First Communion, a holy sacrament, was joyously celebrated by her entire family.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Interchangeable

Each sacrament has a specific purpose; they are not just general religious practices.

Illustration for Not Interchangeable
The sacrament of marriage is distinct from the sacrament of baptism.
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The Church of Cannabis PIPE...

they're known as clippers and they get paid in pot it kind of averages between half ounce to an ounce a day you know an H and one or two days yeah I think they usually go home with an ounce and it's enough sacrament for their week or two

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The Church of Cannabis PIPE...

they're known as clippers and they get paid in pot it kind of averages between half ounce to an ounce a day you know an H and one or two days yeah I think they usually go home with an ounce and it's enough sacrament for their week or two

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Lou Holtz

American Coach

Sacrifice, discipline and prayer are essential. We gain strength through God's word. We receive grace from the sacrament. And when we fumble due to sin - and it's gonna happen - confession puts us back on the field.
Portrait of Lou Holtz

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James E. Faust

American Clergyman

I acknowledge with great gratitude the peace and contentment we can find for ourselves in the spiritual cocoons of our homes, our sacrament meetings, and our holy temples.
Portrait of James E. Faust

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Bernard Berenson

American Historian

From childhood on I have had the dream of life lived as a sacrament... the dream implied taking life ritually as something holy.
Portrait of Bernard Berenson

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Mother Angelica

American Educator

There should be in the life of every married couple a continual building of the sacrament.
Portrait of Mother Angelica

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Thomas Merton

American Author

Advertising treats all products with the reverence and the seriousness due to sacraments.
Portrait of Thomas Merton

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Christine Pelosi

American Writer

Voting is a civic sacrament - the highest responsibility we have as Americans.
Portrait of Christine Pelosi

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Voltaire

French Writer

In the case of news, we should always wait for the sacrament of confirmation.
Portrait of Voltaire

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Florynce Kennedy

American Activist

If men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament.
Portrait of Florynce Kennedy

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Gordon B. Hinckley

American Clergyman

Every sacrament meeting ought to be a spiritual feast.
Portrait of Gordon B. Hinckley

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Theodore Hesburgh

American Clergyman

Voting is a civic sacrament.
Portrait of Theodore Hesburgh

Quote examples

Lou Holtz

American Coach

Sacrifice, discipline and prayer are essential. We gain strength through God's word. We receive grace from the sacrament. And when we fumble due to sin - and it's gonna happen - confession puts us back on the field.
Portrait of Lou Holtz

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James E. Faust

American Clergyman

I acknowledge with great gratitude the peace and contentment we can find for ourselves in the spiritual cocoons of our homes, our sacrament meetings, and our holy temples.
Portrait of James E. Faust

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Bernard Berenson

American Historian

From childhood on I have had the dream of life lived as a sacrament... the dream implied taking life ritually as something holy.
Portrait of Bernard Berenson

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Mother Angelica

American Educator

There should be in the life of every married couple a continual building of the sacrament.
Portrait of Mother Angelica

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Thomas Merton

American Author

Advertising treats all products with the reverence and the seriousness due to sacraments.
Portrait of Thomas Merton

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Christine Pelosi

American Writer

Voting is a civic sacrament - the highest responsibility we have as Americans.
Portrait of Christine Pelosi

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Voltaire

French Writer

In the case of news, we should always wait for the sacrament of confirmation.
Portrait of Voltaire

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Florynce Kennedy

American Activist

If men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament.
Portrait of Florynce Kennedy

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Gordon B. Hinckley

American Clergyman

Every sacrament meeting ought to be a spiritual feast.
Portrait of Gordon B. Hinckley

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Theodore Hesburgh

American Clergyman

Voting is a civic sacrament.
Portrait of Theodore Hesburgh
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