sacrament

Meanings

• noun

  A Christian rite in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed as the body and blood of Christ.

  - "The sacrament of Communion is an important part of the Catholic Mass."
  - "During the sacrament of Baptism, the baby is symbolically washed clean of sin."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsækɹəmənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sacrament
sanctuary , canterbury , memento , entreaty

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Variants

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sacrament , sacraments , Blessed Sacrament , Blessed Sacraments , the Sacrament

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Etymology

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From Old French 'sacrament', from Latin 'sacramentum' meaning 'a consecrated thing'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sacrament' comes from the Latin word 'sacramentum', which means 'a sign of the sacred'.

2. The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments, while some Protestant denominations recognize only two: Baptism and the Eucharist.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eucharist: Another term for the sacrament of Communion.

2. Seven Sacraments: The seven sacraments in Catholicism are Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.

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Culture

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The sacrament is a central part of Christian worship, representing the last supper shared between Jesus and his disciples. It is believed to bring spiritual nourishment and forgiveness of sins.

How to Memorize "sacrament"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful ornate chalice filled with wine and a golden plate with a small piece of bread. Visualize the priest blessing the elements and offering them to the congregation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sacrament with the Last Supper and the crucifixion. Remember that it represents the body and blood of Christ.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Saints Bread And Wine' to remember the S in Sacrament and the words 'Saints', 'Bread', and 'Wine' represent the three parts of the sacrament: the Saints (the faithful), the Bread (the consecrated host), and the Wine (the consecrated wine).

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