Christian Sacraments

adjective relating to or used in a chrism, a consecrated oil used in certain religious ceremonies

• The chrismal oil used during the baptism ceremony symbolizes the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
• I had to buy a chrismal candle for my cousin's christening.
• I found a cool chrismal necklace at the flea market.
• The chrismal aura surrounding her made everyone feel at peace in her presence.

noun the consecrated elements of the Eucharist, especially the bread

• The Eucharist is a central sacrament in the Catholic Church.
• We're going to receive the Eucharist at mass this Sunday.
• I love chowing down on the Eucharist during communion.
• The Eucharist symbolizes the spiritual nourishment of believers.

noun a Christian religious ceremony in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed as symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ

• The Holy Communion is a sacred ritual in the Catholic Church.
• I always feel at peace after receiving Holy Communion during mass.
• Dude, I can't make it to brunch today, I have to go for Holy Communion.
• For some, receiving Holy Communion is like a spiritual recharge.

noun a sacrament in certain Christian churches conferring special status upon those ordained to the ministry

• The bishop ordained the new priests into holy orders during the ceremony.
• My cousin just joined the holy orders to become a priest.
• I heard that dude is about to take the plunge into holy orders.
• She felt like she was being called to her own version of holy orders in her career.

noun a religious ceremony or act regarded as an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual grace

adjective relating to or involving a sacrament

• The priest administered the sacramental rites to the members of the congregation.
• I love attending sacramental ceremonies at church.
• Some people don't really understand the importance of sacramental practices.
• The sacramental bond between the two friends was unbreakable.