baptismal

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To prove their ties to Canada - however far back they may go - many have had to look up historic records like census reports, baptismal records and birth certificates.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Some Christian faith groups hold an Easter vigil between sunset Saturday and sunrise Sunday, which can include a renewal of believers’ baptismal vows.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

His baptism there as a member occurred because at the time it was the only church facility in town with a baptismal font.

From Washington Times • Dec. 11, 2023

Sometime later, we’ll see the siblings bathing the infant over a sink, one of them cupping handfuls of water with an almost baptismal solemnity and tenderness.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023

At the baptismal font I watched a baby cry out as the priest trickled a few drops of cold water on his tiny red forehead.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez