…a religious ceremony or act of the Christian Church that is regarded as an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual divine grace, in particular…
…(in Roman Catholic use) the consecrated elements of the Eucharist, especially the Host…
…(chiefly in the Roman Catholic Church) the practice of private confession of sins to a priest and the receiving of absolution…
…(chiefly in the Roman Catholic Church) the practice of private confession of sins to a priest and the receiving of absolution…
