baptismal

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One of the first acts of a new pope is to choose a new name, changing their baptismal one.

From BBC • May 9, 2025

After she was baptized, two of her friends decided to get into the baptismal pool too, a moment that makes White smile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Along with classrooms, the addition includes a chapel, a baptismal area, meeting space for young adults and an entire floor dedicated to the church’s television broadcast efforts.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 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

Antietam had been the baptismal battle for the young schoolteacher, and the letter to Jenny reflected the agony of a man new to the scenes of death and suffering.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt