Term

definition: Baptism

Definition

Christian ritual of purification by water via aspersion (sprinkle on head), affusion (poured on head), or immersion (submerged).

Term

Baptism overview

Definition

- a public statement of faith in Jesus Christ by the person or their parents to engage in a living religious practice - a rite of passage + rite of ordinary initation for most Christian denominations, incluidng Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Lutherans - welcomes new members into the Christian faith community

Term

Martin Luther quote on Baptism Lutheran denomination

Definition

"Baptism works forgiveness of sins and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this."