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A '''sacrament''' is a special religious rite in a Christian church.

A '''sacrament''' is a special religious rite in a Christian church.

The [[Roman Catholic Church]] recognises seven sacraments: [[Baptism]], [[Confirmation]] (or [[Chrismation]]), the [[Eucharist]], [[Penance]], the [[Anointing of the Sick]], [[Holy Orders]] and [[Matrimony]].<ref>[http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P3E.HTM Catechism of the Catholic Church section 2], The Vatican. Accessed 24 March 2007</ref> [[Protestant]] churches often only recognise Baptism and the Eucharist or Holy Communion as sacraments. The others may be religious ceremonies, but not sacraments.

The [[Roman Catholic Church]] recognises seven sacraments: [[Baptism]], [[Confirmation]] (or [[Chrismation]]), the [[Eucharist]], [[Penance]], the [[Anointing of the Sick]], [[Holy Orders]] and [[Matrimony]].<ref>[http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P3E.HTM Catechism of the Catholic Church section 2], The Vatican. Accessed 24 March 2007</ref> [[Protestant]] churches often only recognise Baptism and the Eucharist or [[Holy Communion]] as sacraments. The others may be religious ceremonies, but not sacraments.

Sacraments of the [[Orthodox Church]] are described in an essay: [[Orthodox Mysteries]]

Sacraments of the [[Orthodox Church]] are described in an essay: [[Orthodox Mysteries]]