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This would depend upon which form of Christianity and even then, the definition and effects of a sacrament are not the same.

In the Catholic Church there are Seven Sacraments instituted by Christ for the especial transmission of grace that He merited by His death on the Cross. These sacraments are:

Baptism

Confession

Eucharist

Confirmation

Marriage

Holy Orders

Extreme Unction

Of the above, 3 place a permanent character on the soul and so can only be received once. These are Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders. Marriage is a sacrament that, when validly conferred, cannot be entered into again until the death of one of the parties. These sacraments have been preserved and administered by the Church since its founding and are surrounding with specific rituals and prayers for their correct administering.

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