Baptism
- The followers of Baptist churches are known as Baptists.
Baptism is rite performed by most Christian churches and denominations. Baptism is a ritual cleaning or washing. Most churches do it to infants to mark their becoming members of the church [1]. It is a sacrament usually performed by a priest.
| “ | Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned | ” |
—Mark 16:16 | ||
Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. The usual form of baptism among the earliest Christians was for the candidate (or "baptizand") to be immersed totally or partially. But sprinkling, also, or copious pouring rather, was practiced at an early day with sick and dying persons when total or partial immersion was impracticable.
Other websites
- "Baptism." Encyclopædia Britannica Online.