baptise
Initiate with water
Baptise is the British spelling of baptize—to perform the Christian rite of immersion in or sprinkling with water, symbolizing purification and admission to the church.
The ritual typically includes naming the person: The baby was baptised Elizabeth.
Figuratively, to baptise someone is to initiate them into a new experience: He was baptised in the chaos of his first day on the trading floor.
Ceremony naming a child
- fontCharacter style set
- godparentsBaptismal sponsors for children
- immersionState of being submerged
- sprinklingSmall scattered amount
gown · church · priest · minister · congregation · altar · blessing · vows
Sacramental liquid for blessings
- chrismConsecrated anointing substance
- anointingCeremonial oil application
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
salvation · Trinity · Father · Holy Spirit · original sin · faith · doctrine · theology
Remove dirt or sin
- washClean using liquid
- purifyRemove unwanted substances
- ablutionRitualized washing of body
- sanctifyMake officially holy
renew · absolution · expiate · lustration · spiritual cleansing · forgiveness · atonement · redemption
Change in form or faith
- neophyteInexperienced beginner
- catechumenUnbaptized person learning Christianity
- admissionEntry or confession
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
membership · induct · enroll · enter · joining · acceptance · reception · profession
To set in motion
- introduceMake formally known
- inaugurateBegin officially, with ceremony
- debutFirst public appearance
- christenBestow a name ceremonially
name · launch · first experience · trial by fire · immerse · plunge · induct · welcome
- born againSpiritually converted anew
- resurrectionRevival from death
- transformationThorough change in form
- renewalMaking current again
awakening · conversion · regeneration · salvation · redemption · spiritual rebirth · rising · new creation
christening
Ceremony naming a child
- fontCharacter style set
- godparentsBaptismal sponsors for children
- immersionState of being submerged
sprinkling · gown · church · priest · minister · congregation · altar · blessing · vows · liturgy
holy water
Sacramental liquid for blessings
- chrismConsecrated anointing substance
- anointingCeremonial oil application
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
grace · salvation · Trinity · Father · Holy Spirit · original sin · faith · doctrine · theology · catechumen
cleanse
Remove dirt or sin
sanctify · renew · absolution · expiate · lustration · spiritual cleansing · forgiveness · atonement · redemption · grace
convert
Change in form or faith
- neophyteInexperienced beginner
- catechumenUnbaptized person learning Christianity
- admissionEntry or confession
welcome · membership · induct · enroll · enter · joining · acceptance · reception · profession · commitment
initiate
To set in motion
- introduceMake formally known
- inaugurateBegin officially, with ceremony
- debutFirst public appearance
christen · name · launch · first experience · trial by fire · immerse · plunge · induct · welcome · break in
new life
- born againSpiritually converted anew
- resurrectionRevival from death
- transformationThorough change in form
renewal · awakening · conversion · regeneration · salvation · redemption · spiritual rebirth · rising · new creation
baptiseexcommunicate
Expel from church membership
defrock · apostatize · unchurch · renounce · anathematize
- baptism by fireDifficult first test
- John the BaptistProphet who baptized the Messiah
- baptism of fireDifficult first exposure
- Baptist churchProtestant denomination practicing believer's immersion
- Southern BaptistAmerican Protestant denomination
- Baptist ministerProtestant congregation's spiritual leader
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