Rites Of Passage Vocabulary

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

• The baptism ceremony was held at the church on Sunday morning.
• I'm going to my cousin's baptism this weekend, wanna come?
• I heard the baptism was lit, everyone was so hyped.
• The baptism of fire he experienced during his first week on the job was intense.

noun the action of beginning something new or introducing something new

• The initiation ceremony marked the beginning of their membership in the organization.
• The initiation process was a bit intimidating, but everyone was welcoming.
• I heard the initiation for that club is a real trip.
• Learning to ride a bike was my initiation into the world of independence.

adjective relating to or involving initiation, especially into a secret society or group

• The initiatory ceremony marked the beginning of their journey into the secret society.
• The initiatory process was a bit confusing at first, but we eventually figured it out.
• I heard the initiatory ritual was lit, everyone was having a great time.
• Embarking on a new career path can be seen as an initiatory experience into the unknown.