Which sacraments do Lutheran, Anglican, and Reformed churches generally accept?

Lutheran, Anglican, and Reformed churches generally accept two sacraments: baptism and the Eucharist (also known as the Lord’s Supper).123

These traditions identify these two rites as sacraments because they were explicitly instituted by Christ in the Scriptures. While these churches may retain other rites—such as confirmation, marriage, and ordination—they generally classify them as sacramental rites rather than sacraments, as they do not meet the strict definition of being directly instituted by Christ to convey grace.413

It is important to note that while these churches agree on the number of sacraments, they have historically held differing theological views regarding the nature of the Eucharist, particularly concerning the presence of Christ in the elements of bread and wine. Additionally, some Lutheran traditions have historically allowed for penance to be considered a valid part of sacramental theology.42351