Christian Rituals

verb to administer the Christian rite of baptism by sprinkling or immersion in water.

• The priest will baptize the newborn baby during the Sunday service.
• I heard Sarah's parents are going to baptize her baby next month.
• Yo, did you see that video of the guy trying to baptize his friend in the pool?
• The artist felt like the rain was baptizing her soul, giving her a renewed sense of inspiration.

noun A meal, specifically the final meal that Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion

• The Last Supper is a famous religious event depicted in many works of art.
• We learned about the Last Supper in Sunday school.
• I heard the Last Supper was a real feast!
• Their dinner party felt like a modern-day Last Supper.

noun the act of conferring holy orders upon someone

• The ordination ceremony was conducted with great solemnity and reverence.
• I heard that Sarah is going to attend her cousin's ordination next weekend.
• I can't believe it's already time for Joe's ordination - time flies!
• The ordination of new leadership marked a turning point for the organization.

noun Palm Sunday

• Palm Sunday is a significant religious holiday that commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
• On Palm Sunday, people often attend church services and receive palm branches to take home.
• Palm Sunday is like the pre-game show before Easter Sunday.
• Just as Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, we can strive to make a grand entrance in our own lives.

noun a long stick carried by a shepherd to guide and control sheep

• The pastoral staff at the church is responsible for overseeing the spiritual well-being of the congregation.
• The pastoral staff are the ones who lead the church services and provide guidance to the members.
• The pastor and his crew make up the pastoral staff that runs the church.
• The pastoral staff acts as the shepherds guiding their flock towards spiritual growth.

noun the first Sunday of the Advent season

• The church bells rang out on Advent Sunday to mark the beginning of the liturgical year.
• We always light the first candle on the Advent wreath on Advent Sunday.
• Advent Sunday is when we kick off the countdown to Christmas!
• For many, Advent Sunday symbolizes a time of reflection and preparation for the holiday season.