baptize

Example Sentences

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“As a missionary, we didn’t have to receive special permission from somebody in order to baptize an undocumented individual,” she recalled.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

He then excused himself to help baptize a woman near the stage.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2024

The basilica Mass during the vigil of Christianity’s most important day has become an occasion for pontiffs to baptize several adults from around the world.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2023

A priest had come to her home to baptize her 4-month-old daughter, Nikol, who was scheduled to undergo lifesaving heart surgery the next day.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022

He was going to baptize his own child along with all of Kilanga’s, on that great day down at the river when his dream finally came true.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver