baptism
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Definition
Christian rituals or sacraments that vary by denomination, but always involve the immersion of a person in water, or the application of water by pouring or sprinkling; baptisms betoken the initiation of the baptized into the church. Baptism is symbolic of moral or spiritual purification or regeneration. When the baptized is a baby, it includes the naming of the infant.
Baptism is the rite of admission to membership in Christian churches by immersing, sprinkling or anointing with water. It is regarded as a sacrament by Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant Christians. Most denominations practice infant baptism; some only baptize adult believers.
Article Info
| Title | baptism |
|---|---|
| Published | August 18, 2015 |
| Last Updated | January 29, 2021 |
| URL | religionfacts.com/ |
| Short URL | rlft.co/806 |
| MLA Citation | “baptism.” ReligionFacts.com. 29 Jan. 2021. Web. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021. <religionfacts.com/baptism> |