(Greek baptein, “to dip”), in Christian churches, the universal rite of initiation, performed with water, usually in the name of the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) or in the name of Christ.
In Christianity, baptism (Greek, "immersing", "performing ablutions ") is the ritual act, with the use of water, by which one is admitted as a full member of the Church, and in ...
In Christian religious practice, infant baptism is the "christening" of young children or infants. In theological discussions, the practice is sometimes referred to as paedobaptism ...