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lay baptism

noun

, Ecclesiastical.
  1. baptism administered by a lay-person.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of lay baptism1

First recorded in 1720–30
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Example Sentences

Since all the faithful have the duty of baptizing in case of necessity, all should know how to administer lay Baptism properly and fruitfully.

This also, it may be remarked, is not in strict accordance with the principle of the Christian Church in its early ages, as set forth by some of the Fathers; and down even to the present day the Church of England, while discountenancing lay baptism as a rule, has recognised its validity in cases of necessity.

It is better that children should receive lay baptism than not be baptized at all.

Under this head we may also treat of Lay Baptism.

Lay Baptism is allowed in the Roman Church, as it was in the Mediaeval Church, and in primitive times.

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