Rites Of Passage

noun a Christian ceremony in which a baby is baptized and given a name

• The christening ceremony was held at the local church.
• I can't wait to attend the christening party this weekend.
• I heard the christening was lit!
• The christening of the new building marked a fresh start for the company.

noun the state or condition of being an adult male human being

• The young man was eager to prove his manhood by taking on more responsibilities.
• He felt a sense of pride in his manhood after successfully fixing the car engine.
• Real men don't back down from a challenge, they embrace their manhood.
• His courage and strength were a testament to his true manhood.