Sacrament vs. Sacramental

Sacramentnoun

(Christianity) A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."

Sacramentnoun

(in particular) The Eucharist.

Sacramentnoun

The consecrated Eucharist (especially the bread).

Sacramentnoun

A thing which is regarded as possessing a sacred character or mysterious significance.

Sacramentnoun

The oath of allegiance taken by soldiers in Ancient Rome; hence, any sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an oath.

Sacramentverb

(transitive) To bind by an oath.

Sacramentnoun

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

Sacramentnoun

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

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.

Sacramentverb

To bind by an oath.

Sacramentnoun

a formal religious act conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the Protestant sacraments 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

Sacrament

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

Sacramentaladjective

Used in, or relating to, a sacrament.

Sacramentalnoun

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.

Sacramentaladjective

Of or pertaining to a sacrament or the sacraments; of the nature of a sacrament; sacredly or solemnly binding; as, sacramental rites or elements.

Sacramentaladjective

Bound by a sacrament.

Sacramentalnoun

That which relates to a sacrament.

Sacramentaladjective

of or relating to or involving a sacrament

Sacramental

A sacramental is a material object or action (in Latin sacramentalia) ritually blessed by a priest to signal its association with the Sacraments and so to incite reverence during acts of worship. They are recognised by the Roman and Eastern Catholic churches, the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches, the Church of the East, as well as certain Anglican, Independent Catholic and Old Catholic, Lutheran churches, and Methodist churches.