baptism
1 of 1noun/ˈbæptɪzəm/
Forms:baptisms
1
a Christian ceremony during which water is poured on someone or they are immersed into water to welcome them to the Church
- The baby's baptism was held at the local church last Sunday.
- Her baptism marked her official entry into the Christian faith.
- The ceremony included prayers and the ritual of baptism.
- During the baptism, the priest poured water over the child's head.
- The community came together to witness the baptism of new members.