lay baptism

noun

, Ecclesiastical.

1. baptism administered by a lay-person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lay baptism¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

Such lay-baptism, however, should afterwards be announced in church, and be declared valid.

From Project Gutenberg

These are things to which the theory of the Church concerning lay baptism is strictly applicable.

From Project Gutenberg