sacramental

Everyday

1. (church) Connected with a sacrament, a holy rite such as baptism or communion. tree →
2. noun (Catholic Church) A blessed object or action, like holy water or a rosary, that Catholics believe helps prayer. tree →
3. Feeling holy or very special. tree →

In the lessons

Church life: «sacramental wine» used in communion; «sacramental life» of a church. Catholics keep sacramentals at home. Phrases: «sacramental bread», «sacramental wine», «the sacramental life».

Examples

• The priest poured the sacramental wine. tree →
• Baptism is a sacramental act in many churches. tree →
• Holy water is one of the sacramentals in the Catholic Church. tree →
• Catholics believe sacramentals help them pray. tree →
• The sacramental bread is shared at communion. tree →
• The service had a quiet, sacramental feel. tree →

Note

From «sacrament». Different churches count different sacraments: Catholics and Orthodox seven, many Protestant churches two (baptism and communion). Speak respectfully: «Christians believe».