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sacrament

[sak-ruh-muhnt] / ˈsæk rə mənt /


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He wanted to offer Holy Communion, the central sacrament of Roman Catholic faith, not only to the detainees inside the facility, but also to the federal agents stationed there.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

“Twelve Churches” is decidedly not a book about theology: It doesn’t describe debates about the Trinity or what constitutes a sacrament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Smith, the Supreme Court upheld the firing of two Native American employees who had been denied unemployment benefits after using peyote, a sacrament in their religious ceremonies.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2024

“We are thrilled to share that our dear friend Shia LaBeouf has fully entered the Church this past weekend through the sacrament of confirmation,” the post read.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2024

A look of steely determination—and I think parchment, judgment, sacrament, sacrifice.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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