sac·ra·men·tal·ism
ˌsa-krə-ˈmen-tə-ˌli-zəm 
: belief in or use of sacramental rites, acts, or objects
specifically
: belief that the sacraments are inherently efficacious and necessary for salvation
plural -s
1
: one who holds that the sacraments are inherently efficacious and capable of conferring grace on the recipient's soul
2
: one versed in or placing great emphasis upon religious ritual and the role and function of sacraments
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“Sacramentalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacramentalism. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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