(Christianity) To administer the sacraments.

(theology) The belief that observance of the sacraments is necessary for salvation, or belief in their efficacy.

plural of sacramental

plural of sacramentalism

present participle of sacrament

simple past tense and past participle of sacrament

(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.

plural of sacrament of reconciliation

(high-church Christianity) The Holy Communion; the sacrament instituted by Jesus at the Last Supper.

plural of sacramental bread