sing3 lai5聖禮圣礼
Definition
Sacrament; a religious ceremony or rite regarded as an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual grace.
How it's used
Distinguishing between 聖禮 and 聖事 is essential because the term used often signals the speaker's specific denominational background. While 聖禮 is standard in Protestant and Anglican contexts, Roman Catholics almost exclusively use 聖事 to refer to the seven sacraments. Using the wrong term can create confusion about whether one is referring to the two ordinances recognized by most Protestants or the seven sacraments recognized by the Catholic Church.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 聖禮 as a generic term for any religious ceremony or ritual, but it is strictly reserved for specific theological rites recognized by Christian denominations. It should not be used to describe general church services or non-sacramental rituals.
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