Baptism

Pronunciation: /ˈbæpˌtɪzəm/

Definitions of baptism

noun a Christian sacrament marked by ritual use of water and admitting the recipient to the Christian community

Example Sentences

A1 Baptism is a Christian ritual where a person is blessed with holy water.

A2 In some cultures, baptism is seen as a rite of passage into adulthood.

B1 The baptism ceremony was held at the local church and attended by family and friends.

B2 The significance of baptism varies among different denominations within Christianity.

C1 Historically, baptism has been a central sacrament in the Christian faith.

C2 The theologian wrote a book exploring the theological implications of baptism in different Christian traditions.

Examples of baptism in a Sentence

formal The baptism ceremony was held at the church on Sunday morning.

informal I'm going to my cousin's baptism this weekend, wanna come?

slang I heard the baptism was lit, everyone was so hyped.

figurative The baptism of fire he experienced during his first week on the job was intense.

Grammatical Forms of baptism

• past tense: baptized
• plural: baptisms
• comparative: more baptismal
• superlative: most baptismal
• present tense: baptizes
• future tense: will baptize
• perfect tense: has baptized
• continuous tense: is baptizing
• singular: baptism
• positive degree: baptism
• infinitive: to baptize
• gerund: baptizing
• participle: baptized

Origin and Evolution of baptism

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'baptism' originated from the Greek word 'baptizein' which means 'to immerse or dip in water'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'baptism' has come to signify a religious ritual of purification and initiation, specifically in Christianity. The act of baptism has evolved to symbolize the cleansing of sins and the entrance into the Christian faith.