baptism
noun
a ceremonial immersion in water, or application of water, as an initiatory rite or sacrament of the Christian church.
baptismal
-
a word derived from
baptism.
Example Sentences
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In the 7th Century, St Paulinus supposedly immersed thousands of people in a baptismal rites - leading 19th-Century writers to label the Swale "England's River Jordan".
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
After she was baptized, two of her friends decided to get into the baptismal pool too, a moment that makes White smile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
Along with classrooms, the addition includes a chapel, a baptismal area, meeting space for young adults and an entire floor dedicated to the church’s television broadcast efforts.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
His baptism there as a member occurred because at the time it was the only church facility in town with a baptismal font.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
He couldn’t begin to comprehend, now, how far off the track he was with his baptismal fixation.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
