Religious Ceremonies

noun a Christian ceremony in which a baby is baptized and given a name

• The christening ceremony was held at the local church.
• I can't wait to attend the christening party this weekend.
• I heard the christening was lit!
• The christening of the new building marked a fresh start for the company.

noun a religious ceremony or ritual regarded as particularly sacred or holy

• The Holy Sacrament of Communion is a sacred ritual in the Catholic Church.
• We're going to attend the Holy Sacrament at church this Sunday.
• I feel so blessed after receiving the Holy Sacrament today.
• To me, nature is the Holy Sacrament that connects me to something greater than myself.

noun a ram's horn used as a musical instrument in Jewish religious ceremonies

• The shofar is a traditional Jewish musical instrument typically made from a ram's horn.
• I heard the sound of the shofar during the Rosh Hashanah service.
• Let's blow the shofar to celebrate the occasion!
• The shofar symbolizes a call to repentance and renewal in Jewish tradition.

noun a Jewish blessing or prayer recited over wine or bread on Shabbat or holidays

• The rabbi recited the kiddush before the start of the Shabbat meal.
• Let's make sure to say the kiddush before we dig into the challah.
• I love when we do the kiddush, it's like a little tradition we have.
• The toast at the wedding felt like a kiddush, bringing everyone together in celebration.