What is another word for baptism?
Pronunciation: [bˈaptɪzəm] (IPA) 
The term "baptism" refers to the religious ritual of cleansing through the pouring or immersion in water symbolizing purification and initiation into the church. Its synonym "christening" means the same act of baptizing in Christian tradition and is often associated with the naming of a child. "Immersion" is another synonym used to describe the act of being submerged in water entirely to symbolize the washing away of sin. "Dipping" refers to the practice of dipping a person into the water, and "sprinkling" refers to the ritual of sprinkling water onto the head of a person as part of a baptismal ceremony. Ultimately, all these synonyms signify the same sacred act of spiritual rebirth and renewal within one's faith.
