sacrament
nounUK /ˈsæk.rə.mənt/
US /ˈsæk.rə.mənt/
A special religious ceremony that many Christians believe brings them closer to God.
Baptism is a sacrament that welcomes a person into the church.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A sacred pledge or promise made with deep seriousness.
Their friendship was a sacrament of trust that neither ever broke.
3. A visible sign of something holy or deeply meaningful.
For her, the old family table was a sacrament of togetherness.
4. In some Christian churches, one of the seven sacred rites such as baptism or marriage.
The priest explained each of the seven sacraments to the class.