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baptism


bap·tism

B0066200 (băp′tĭz′əm)n.1. A religious rite considered a sacrament by most Christian groups, marked by the symbolic application of water to the head or immersion of the body into water and resulting in admission of the recipient into the community of Christians.2. A ceremony in certain religious or nonreligious traditions in which one is initiated, purified, or given a name.3. An initiatory experience, act, or effort: "two brilliant young graduate students whose work for this committee amounted to a baptism in defense policy" (James Carroll).
[Middle English baptisme, from Old French, from Late Latin baptismus, from Greek baptismos, from baptizein, to baptize; see baptize.]
bap·tis′mal adj.bap·tis′mal·ly adv.

baptism

(ˈbæpˌtɪzəm) n1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a Christian religious rite consisting of immersion in or sprinkling with water as a sign that the subject is cleansed from sin and constituted as a member of the Church2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the act of baptizing or of undergoing baptism3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) any similar experience of initiation, regeneration, or dedication bapˈtismal adj bapˈtismally adv

bap•tism

(ˈbæp tɪz əm)

n. 1. a ceremonial immersion in water, or application of water, as an initiatory rite or sacrament of the Christian church. 2. any similar ceremony or action of initiation, dedication, etc. [1250–1300; Middle English bapteme < Old French < Late Latin baptisma < Greek bapt(ízein) (see baptize) + -isma -ism] bap•tis′mal, adj. bap•tis′mal•ly, adv.

Baptism

See also christianity; religion.
Abecedariana member of a 16th-century Anabaptist sect who refused to learn to read, arguing that the guidance of the Holy Spirit was sufficient for the understanding of the Bible.Anabaptism1. a belief in adult, as opposed to infant baptism.
2. membership in various Protestant sects advocating adult baptism. — Anabaptist, n., adj.antipedobaptism, antipaedobaptismthe denial, on scriptural grounds, of the validity of infant baptism. — antipedobaptist, antipaedobaptist, n.baptisaphilyan interest in collecting Christian baptismal names.catabaptistan opponent of baptism.conditional baptismChristian baptism administered when there is doubt whether a person has already been baptized or whether a former baptism is valid.hemerobaptismthe practice of ancient Jewish and early Christian sects involving daily ceremonial baptisms or ablutions. — hemerobaptist, n.holobaptisma belief in baptism by immersion. Also called immersionism. — holobaptist, n.palingenesisa belief that baptism effects a new birth or regeneration. Also palingenesy. — palingenesist, n. — palingenesian, adj.parabaptisma baptism that is in some way irregular or unauthorized. — parabaptist, n.pedobaptism, paedobaptismthe historic Christian practice of infant baptism. — pedobaptist, paedobaptist, n.ubbenitea member of a sect of Anabaptists founded in Germany in 1534 by Ubbe Phillips.
Thesaurus
Noun1.baptism - a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirthbaptism - a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth; "most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism"sacrament - a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unctionaffusion - the act of baptizing someone by pouring water on their headaspersion, sprinkling - the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)christening - giving a Christian name at baptismimmersion - a form of baptism in which part or all of a person's body is submerged

baptism

noun1. (Christianity) christening, naming, sprinkling, purification, immersion We are at a site of baptism, a place of worship.2. initiation, beginning, debut, introduction, admission, dedication, inauguration, induction, inception, rite of passage, commencement, investiture, baptism of fire, instatement The new boys face a tough baptism against Leeds.
Translations
洗礼

baptize,

baptise

(bӕpˈtaiz) verb to dip (a person) in water, or sprinkle (someone) with water, as a symbol of acceptance into the Christian church, usually also giving him a name. She was baptized Mary but calls herself Jane. 為某人施洗，給某人洗禮，為某人授...以教名 给...施洗礼ˈbaptism (-tizəm) noun (an act of) baptizing. the baptism of the baby. 洗禮 洗礼bapˈtismal adjective 洗禮的 洗礼的

baptism


baptism by fire

1. The first time a soldier enters combat. Taken from a phrase that originates from the Bible, in Matthew 3:11. As they marched onto the battlefield, you could see all of the uniformed boys become men as they experienced baptism by fire.2. A difficult ordeal that one has to undergo through immersion and without preparation. One week into her new job, Mary felt like she was undergoing a baptism by fire when she was suddenly put in charge of the company's largest account.See also: baptism, by, fire

baptism of fire

1. The first time a soldier enters combat. Taken from a phrase that originates from the Bible, in Matthew 3:11. As they marched onto the battlefield, you could see all of the uniformed boys become men as they experienced baptism of fire.2. A difficult ordeal that one has to undergo through immersion and without preparation. One week into her new job, Mary felt like she was undergoing a baptism of fire when she was suddenly put in charge of the company's largest account.See also: baptism, fire, of

baptism of fire

Fig. a first experience of something, usually something difficult or unpleasant. My son's just had his first visit to the dentist. He stood up to this baptism of fire very well. Mary's had her baptism of fire as a teacher. She was assigned to the worst class in the school.See also: baptism, fire, of

baptism of fire

A severe ordeal or test, especially an initial one, as in This audition would be Robert's baptism of fire. This term transfers the original religious rite of baptism, whereby holiness is imparted, to various kinds of ordeal. At first it signified the death of martyrs at the stake, and in 19th-century France it was used for a soldier's first experience of combat. Currently it is used more loosely for any difficult first encounter. See also: baptism, fire, of

a baptism of fire

COMMON If your first experience of a new situation is a baptism of fire, it is very difficult or unpleasant. They have given themselves a baptism of fire by playing the four best teams in the world. Having never managed a team before, I was suddenly managing thirty people. It was a baptism of fire. Note: This expression originally referred to the deaths of martyrs (= people who die because of their beliefs) by burning. It was later used by the French Emperors Napoleon Bonaparte and Napoleon III to refer to someone's first experience of battle. See also: baptism, fire, of

a baptism of fire

a difficult introduction to a new job or activity. A baptism of fire was originally a soldier's initiation into battle. 1998 Times Opposition spokesmen do not normally face a baptism of fire, but the Bank of England's unexpected decision…provided the Shadow Chancellor with an opportunity to make an early mark. See also: baptism, fire, of

a ˌbaptism of ˈfire

an unpleasant or a frightening first experience of something: Her first day in the job was a real baptism of fire because she had to deal with a very difficult case immediately.See also: baptism, fire, of

baptism of fire

One’s first encounter with a severe ordeal or painful experience. The term is believed to come from the death of martyrs, especially those who were burned at the stake. In the nineteenth century it acquired a more specific meaning in France, that is, the experience of a soldier’s first battle. It was so used by Napoleon III in a letter describing his son’s initiation into combat. Later it was extended to mean any initial encounter with a difficult situation—as, for example, one’s first job interview. See also: baptism, fire, of

baptism


baptism

[Gr., =dipping], in most Christian churches a sacramentsacrament
[Lat.,=something holy], an outward sign of something sacred. In Christianity, a sacrament is commonly defined as having been instituted by Jesus and consisting of a visible sign of invisible grace. Christianity is divided as to the number and operation of sacraments.
..... Click the link for more information. . It is a rite of purification by water, a ceremony invoking the grace of God to regenerate the person, free him or her from sin, and make that person a part of the church. Thus, baptism is usually required for membership in the church. In Roman Catholic and Anglican theology baptism is also held to confer an indelible character on the person, requiring him or her to worship. Formal baptism is performed by immersion (as among the BaptistsBaptists,
denomination of Protestant Christians holding a distinctive belief with regard to the ordinance of baptism. Since 1644 the name has been applied to those who maintain that baptism should be administered to none but believers and that immersion is the only mode of
..... Click the link for more information. ) or by pouring or sprinkling water on the person to be baptized. This ceremony is accompanied, in churches that accept the dogma of the Trinity, by a formula asking the blessing of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In some churches the child is baptized soon after birth and has sponsors (godfather and godmother) who make declarations of faith in his name. The rite is sometimes called christening, and this term is applied especially to the giving of a baptismal name. Other churches withhold baptism until the person is relatively mature. Some Protestant groups, such as the Religious Society of FriendsFriends, Religious Society of,
religious body originating in England in the middle of the 17th cent. under George Fox. The members are commonly called Quakers, originally a term of derision.
..... Click the link for more information. , reject all outward baptismal rites. Similar customs are known in many non-Christian cultures. The baptism of Jesus himself can be considered part of the founding of the Christian Church.
Pope John Paul II baptizes a child held by his mother in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican during a special Mass, a traditional papal commemoration of Jesus' baptism in the River Jordan. AP/Wide World Photos.

Baptism

(religion, spiritualism, and occult)

Baptism is a sacrament ("sacred secret") common to all Christian traditions. Practiced by religious traditions worldwide, it became associated with the early Christian movement following the baptism of Jesus of Nazareth by John, called the Baptist or the Baptizer. Jesus would later issue a Great Commission to his church:

Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)

Two forms of baptism are in use today. Some Christians practice "believer's baptism." Adults are baptized, usually immersed fully in water, upon their confession of faith that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. This affirmation declares they have become "born again."

Others practice infant baptism. Babies are baptized by sprinkling drops of water on their foreheads. Parents or godparents make baptism vows, awaiting the child's coming of age when the child personally confirms those vows and makes his or her "confirmation." After a period of study, usually in a series of classes, a public service is held where the child is received into church membership and, if not allowed already according to the dictates of the denomination, receives or "makes" his or her first communion.

A few traditions view baptism as the mark of salvation. They believe that with few exceptions, only those baptized will receive entrance into heaven. But most Christian traditions believe baptism to be an outward sign of an inward reality. Those baptized have been "cleansed of sin" by God, "washed clean" by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Baptism

Christians initiate new members into their faith tradition through the ritual of baptism. According to Christian scripture Jesus himself commanded that his followers observe this custom. Several centuries after Christ's death Christian leaders encouraged newcomers to prepare for this initiation during the period we now call Lent and receive baptism at Easter. Thus their new lives as Christians were symbolically linked to the death and resurrection of Jesus commemorated during the Easter festival. Today Easter still serves as a traditional time for baptisms in a number of Christian denominations. In addition, many congregations jointly renew their baptismal vows on Easter Sunday morning or during the Easter Vigil.

Baptism, Purification, and Initiation in the Ancient World

The English word "baptism" comes from the ancient Greek word bap- tein or baptizein, meaning to plunge, dip, wash, drench, bathe or immerse. Throughout the ancient world peoples of many different religious traditions incorporated washing or immersion in water into their religious rites. In these contexts, water usually acted as a purifying force. Some of the mystery religions of ancient Greece and Egypt - pagan religious cults which promised secret spiritual knowledge to a select group of members - began their initiation rituals with water baths. Certain Greek cults also linked baptismal rites with the acquisition of immortality. A few Middle Eastern cults, including that of the god Mithras and the goddess Cybele, advocated a baptism in blood, which was thought to confer spiritual vitality or spiritual rebirth (see also Hilaria).

Around the time of Christ the ancient Hebrews practiced a number of bathing rites. They took ritual baths to cleanse themselves of impurities before taking part in certain religious activities. In addition they adopted the practice of baptizing converts to Judaism. This ceremony, which required that candidates immerse themselves nude in a body of flowing water, was thought to remove impurities and seal the convert's membership in the house of Israel. John the Baptist, a Jewish prophet whose ministry preceded that of Jesus, immersed his followers in the flowing waters of the Jordan river as a sign of their repentance, or desire to return to God, and the forgiveness of their sins. Jesus himself was baptized by John, an event which signaled the beginning of his career as a teacher and healer (Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22). Jewish baptismal customs laid the foundation for the Christian sacrament of baptism.

Early Christian Baptism

The Bible relates that after his death on the cross the resurrected Jesus appeared to the original disciples commanding them to go forth and baptize new converts in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19-20). This event, along with Jesus' own baptism, convinced early Christian leaders to make baptism a fundamental element of the Christian faith.

The New Testament gives few clues as to the nature of the very first Christian baptisms, but seems to suggest that as soon as interested newcomers accepted the gospel of Christ they were baptized (Acts 8:35-39, 16:30-33). By the second century, however, documents produced by Christian writers tell of a period of preparation for baptism which included prayer, fasting, and religious instruction. This process could last as long as three years.

By the third century a number of different baptismal ceremonies had taken shape. Easter had emerged as the preferred date for baptisms in several areas, although in some places Pentecost served as an acceptable alternative date. In the fourth century, especially after the Council of Nicaea, an important meeting of early Christian leaders that took place in 325 A.D., Easter became the standard date for baptisms. The baptismal ceremony usually took place during the Easter Vigil, which began late at night on Holy Saturday.

The following composite of early Christian baptismal customs offers a glimpse into these ancient ceremonies. The officiant began by asking the Holy Spirit to descend upon the water in the baptistery, a large tub or small pool used for baptisms (see also Eight). The baptismal candidate disrobed, faced west, and formally rejected the Devil and his works. (Since the officiants were men, women did not disrobe. Some scholars affirm that women completed this part of the ceremony under the supervision of a female deacon). The officiant then anointed the candidate with the oil of exorcism as a means of expelling evil spirits. After entering the water the candidate turned to face the east and expressed his or her faith in each person of the Holy Trinity, God the father, Jesus the son, and the Holy Spirit (for more on the Christian significance of the direction east, see Easter, Origin of the Word). After each one of these three confessions of faith, the officiant dipped the candidate in the water. The candidate then emerged from the water, was anointed, and dressed. There followed another anointing combined with the laying on of hands, signifying the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Afterwards the newly baptized Christians were given a cup of water and a cup of milk and honey, which represented the joys of heaven. Then they took part for the first time in the celebration of the Eucharist. During Easter Week they received instructions concerning Christian religious services and took part in special celebrations.

Preparation for Baptism

Just as the baptismal ceremony expanded over the centuries, so, too, did the required preparation for baptism. Some early Christian writings suggest that catechumens, or candidates for baptism, were expected to fast and pray for one or two days before the ceremony. Other Christian leaders thought a longer period of penance was in order (for more on the concept of penance, see Repentance). By the fourth century, the period of preparation had shifted from about forty hours to forty days. A number of important figures from the Bible endured forty-day periods of hardships after which they experienced spiritual aid (see also Salvation). Jesus himself fasted for forty days before beginning his ministry (Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13). Influenced by these stories, third- and fourth-century Christians began to concentrate preparations for baptism into the forty days preceding Easter. Scholars believe that Lent, the forty-day period during which all Christians prepare to celebrate the great events commemorated at Easter, was in part modeled on the period of preparation that catechumens underwent before their Easter baptisms.

As time went on these preparations became increasingly elaborate. For example, not only did married candidates fast, but also they refrained from bathing and from conjugal relations during this fortyday period. They stood barefoot at church services, during which they received special instructions and admonitions. Separated from the baptized throughout the service, they were expected to leave before the celebration of the Eucharist. After their baptisms they put on new, white robes (see also New Clothes). They appeared in these robes at church until the following Sunday, later dubbed Low Sunday.

The Meaning of Baptism

For the early Christians baptism signified more than entry into a community of faith. It also conferred the forgiveness of sins and the companionship of the Holy Spirit. Certain scripture passages suggest that the early Christians viewed the central ritual act of baptism - the three total immersions in water - as symbolic of burial and resurrection (Romans 6:1-11, Colossians 2:12). Thus the ceremony was also thought to represent the candidate's spiritual death and resurrection, that is, the end of his or her old life and the beginning of a new, Christian life.

Infant and Child Baptisms

Among the early Christians adult baptism was the norm, although infant and child baptisms were not unheard of. As the new faith spread, these early baptisms became more frequent. By the fifth century Christians viewed them as unremarkable. In the sixth century the emperor Justinian I passed a law making infant baptism mandatory. The sheer number of baptisms wore away at the custom of the Easter or Pentecost baptismal ceremony presided over by the bishop. Moreover, the formal period of preparation for adult baptism, tied to the emerging Lenten season, fell into disuse as fewer adults and more children underwent the ritual. Together these trends weakened the once-strong preference for Easter baptisms.

Further Reading

Bradshaw, Paul F. The Search for the Origins of Christian Worship. New York: Oxford University Press, 1992. Ferguson, Everett. "Baptism" and "Baptistery." In his Encyclopedia of Early Christianity. Volume 1. New York: Garland, 1997. Johnson, Maxwell E. "Preparation for Pascha? Lent in Christian Antiquity." In Paul F. Bradshaw and Lawrence A. Hoffman, eds. Passover and Easter: The Symbolic Structuring of Sacred Seasons. Two Liturgical Traditions series, volume 6. Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 1999. Meslin, Michael. "Baptism." In Mircea Eliade, ed. The Encyclopedia of Religion. Volume 2. New York: Macmillan, 1987. Metford, J. C. J. The Christian Year. London, England: Thames and Hudson, 1991. Rees, Elizabeth. Christian Symbols, Ancient Roots. London, England: Jessica Kingsley, 1992. Talley, Thomas J. The Origins of the Liturgical Year. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1986. Weiser, Francis X. The Easter Book. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1954.

What does it mean when you dream about baptism?

To be baptized in a dream may signal that the dreamer is undergoing spiritual renewal in waking life. Perhaps the dreamer has been going through great change and upheaval and has come through it a new person.

Baptism

Aenonwhere St. John performed rites. [N.T.: John 3:23]CorneliusRoman centurion baptized by Peter. [N.T.: Acts 10, 11]John the Baptistprophet who baptized crowds and preached Christ’s coming. [N.T.: Matthew 3:1–13]scallop shellvessel used for conferral of sacrament. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 88]

baptism

a Christian religious rite consisting of immersion in or sprinkling with water as a sign that the subject is cleansed from sin and constituted as a member of the Church

baptism


  • noun

Synonyms for baptism

noun christening

Synonyms

  • christening
  • naming
  • sprinkling
  • purification
  • immersion

noun initiation

Synonyms

  • initiation
  • beginning
  • debut
  • introduction
  • admission
  • dedication
  • inauguration
  • induction
  • inception
  • rite of passage
  • commencement
  • investiture
  • baptism of fire
  • instatement

Words related to baptism

noun a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

Related Words

  • sacrament
  • affusion
  • aspersion
  • sprinkling
  • christening
  • immersion
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