(transitive) To bind by an oath.

plural of sacrament

Used in, or relating to, a sacrament.

(Christianity, chiefly Roman Catholicism) An object (such as holy water or a crucifix) or an action (such as making the sign of the cross) which is regarded as encouraging devotion and thus spiritually aiding the person who uses it.

plural of sacramental

plural of sacramentality

plural of sacrament of reconciliation

plural of sacramental bread

(religion) The bread used in the Christian ritual of the Eucharist.

(Roman Catholicism) The sacrament (sacred ritual) also called confession, involving contrition by a person, confessing sins to a priest, penance performed by the person, and absolution granted by the priest.