(Roman Catholicism) The sacrament (sacred ritual) also called confession, involving contrition by a person, confessing sins to a priest, penance performed by the person, and absolution granted by the priest.

The capital city of California, United States and the county seat of Sacramento County. / A major river in northern California.

(obsolete) A sacred building, or store for sacred objects; a shrine.

(obsolete, rare) A coronation or consecration.

(obsolete) To consecrate or dedicate

(obsolete) consecrated; hallowed, sacred

(historical) In Ancient Rome, a place where sacred objects were kept, either in a temple (the adytum) or in a house (holding the penates)

plural of sacrament

Used in, or relating to, a sacrament.

(Christianity, chiefly Roman Catholicism) An object (such as holy water or a crucifix) or an action (such as making the sign of the cross) which is regarded as encouraging devotion and thus spiritually aiding the person who uses it.