The rite of entry into the Church, by immersion in water or pouring, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
În Biserica Ortodoxă, copilul este cufundat de trei ori în cristelniță; în Biserica Romano-Catolică și în cele protestante istorice, de obicei i se toarnă apă pe cap. Copilul are un naș (sau o nașă), care se angajează să-l crească în credință.
Bisericile neoprotestante (baptiste, penticostale, adventiste etc.) practică botezul celor care își mărturisesc ei înșiși credința, deci al adolescenților sau adulților, prin scufundare completă.
See also
- Baptismal fontThe large vessel in which children are baptised; in Catholic and Protestant churches often a stone basin near the entrance.
- Believer's baptismBaptism given to those who profess faith themselves, rather than infants, by full immersion.
- ChrismationThe sacrament given right after Baptism, by anointing with holy chrism; it seals the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- GodparentThe person who holds the child at Baptism and promises to guide them in faith; also the main witness at a wedding.
In the same category
- AkathistA hymn of praise and supplication to Christ, the Mother of God or a saint, said standing.
- All-night vigilThe long night service on the eve of great feasts and patronal days, combining Vespers and Matins.
- Byzantine chantThe traditional monophonic chant of the Orthodox Church, organised in eight modes ("tones").
- ConfessionThe sacrament in which the believer confesses sins before a priest and receives forgiveness.
- ConfirmationThe rite in which young people personally affirm the faith into which they were baptised.
- Crowning (Orthodox wedding)The sacrament of marriage; crowns are placed on the couple, who walk three times around the table.