Sacramentalism


[sak-ruh-men-tl-iz-uh m] /ˌsæk rəˈmɛn tlˌɪz əm/
noun
1.
a belief in or emphasis on the importance and efficacy of the sacraments for achieving salvation and conferring grace.
2.
emphasis on the importance of sacramental objects and ritual actions.
sacramentalism
/ˌsækrəˈmɛntəˌlɪzəm/
noun
1.
belief in or special emphasis upon the efficacy of the sacraments for conferring grace

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