A Christian sacrament, by which one is received into a church and sometimes given a name, generally involving the candidate to be anointed with or submerged in water.

Of or relating to baptism. / Of a name, conferred at baptism.

A baptismal name: a name given at baptism. / A baptismal font: a large basin used for baptism.

plural of baptism

In a baptismal way; through baptism.

plural of baptismal

A rite of passage through the survival or success of a crisis or ordeal.

(Christianity) The gift of the Holy Spirit. / (Christianity) Tribulation endured as spiritual discipline. / (Christianity) Martyrdom by immolation.

(Christianity) A large basin used for baptism in or near a church.

plural of baptism of fire