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sacramental Definition

sac·ra·men·tal (sak′rə ment′'l)

adjective

  1. of or relating to a sacrament
  2. being or resembling a sacrament

Etymology: ME sacramentale < LL sacramentalis

noun

R.C.Ch. something, as the use of holy water, instituted or approved by the Church as a pious means of petitioning divine help and favor

sacramental Related Forms

sac′·ra·men′·tally adverb

sacramental Synonyms

sacramental

modif.

sacred, pure, solemn; see religious 1.

sacramental Usage Examples

Converse of object

preach: To Generation X I become like Generation X. ... ... Love Jody Is preaching sacramental?

Modifies a noun

  • confession: People also flocked to him from all sides to make a sacramental confession or to seek his personal guidance.
  • theology: He has also taught ecclesiology and sacramental theology at Allen Hall seminary since 1998.
  • communion: The main difference would be that sacramental communion and concelebration would be restored.
  • grace: This event marks the second stage of initiation into the sacramental graces offered by the Catholic Church.
  • ministry: Free Churches Free Church patients will welcome prayers but will not normally expect a sacramental ministry.
  • fellowship: However, mission and unity are not advanced merely by being in sacramental fellowship with the bishop.