Westminster Shorter Catechism

Q92

What is a sacrament?

A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ189; wherein, by sensible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new covenant, are represented, sealed, and applied to believers190.
Duty

Scripture Proofs

189
Matthew 28:19Matthew 26:26-28Mark 14:22-25Luke 22:19-201 Corinthians 1:22-26
190
Galatians 3:271 Corinthians 10:16-17

See also

Westminster Larger CatechismQ162What is a sacrament?Q163What are the parts of a sacrament?
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