An established rite or ceremony.

A religious rite or ceremony performed in obedience to scripture, but not considered a sacrament.

term used of baptism and the Lord's Supper rather than "sacrament." These are the only two religious rites Baptists hold that Jesus "ordered" to be practiced in perpetuity by the Church.

a religious rite or ceremony which, among other things, is a channel through which divine mercy and power are given to man

a rite or a ceremony

a sacred act performed by a man who holds the priesthood

Customs and rituals given to humanity by God, including baptism, the sacrament and marriage (sealing).

an ritual action or worship service seen as ordered by God, without the status of a sacrament

A prescribed ceremony related to the reception of a blessing, covenant or ordination - for example, baptism, confirmation, and marriage are all ordinances. An ordinance must be performed by one who has been ordained to the priesthood and authorized to perform the ordinance. Pearl of Great Price Book of scripture translated and written by the Prophet Joseph Smith, including additional records of Abraham and Moses.

In Mormonism, an ordinance is a religious ritual of special significance, often involving a covenant with God. Ordinances are usually performed by members of the priesthood. The term has a meaning roughly similar to that of the term "sacrament" in other Christian sects.