Historical Religious Practices

noun Agnus Dei

• The choir sang the Agnus Dei during the church service.
• We heard the Agnus Dei sung beautifully by the choir.
• Did you catch that Agnus Dei performance at church?
• The Agnus Dei is like a soothing balm for the soul.

adjective relating to baptism or a ceremony of baptism

• The baptismal ceremony took place in the grand cathedral.
• We're going to the baptismal party this weekend, want to come?
• I heard the baptismal was lit, everyone was having a great time.
• The baptismal of knowledge opened up a whole new world of possibilities for the students.

noun a part of a church or cathedral in which baptism is administered, typically a tank or pool.

• The baptistery at the cathedral is a beautifully designed space for baptisms.
• Let's meet at the baptistery before the church service starts.
• I heard they're renovating the baptistery to make it more modern.
• Her heart felt like a baptistery, cleansed and purified after the emotional turmoil.

noun a name for a woman, combining 'Hail' as a greeting and 'Mary' as a name

• The devout Catholic said a Hail Mary as she knelt in prayer.
• I always say a quick Hail Mary before a big test.
• Some players rely on a Hail Mary pass to win the game.
• She took a deep breath and said a silent Hail Mary before making the risky decision.