initiatory rite

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They had also a ceremony of baptism, dipping in the sacred lake, as an initiatory rite, and had also a sacrament of bread and wine.

From Folk Lore Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland within This Century by Napier, James

The difference is this: the "baptism" is received but once; it is, so to speak, the initiatory rite to the life of Pentecostal service, and fullness, and victory.

From The Spirit-Filled Life by MacNeil, John

It is obvious that, according to Pauline doctrine, there could be no obligation for anyone who adopted Christianity to undergo this initiatory rite.

From Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III) An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation by Cassels, Walter Richard

The Baptist, we know, enjoined stated fasts and taught his people to pray, and above all enforced the initiatory rite from which he drew his name.

From Pastor Pastorum by Latham, Rev. Henry

Another problem in this connection is as to the right or wisdom of an unordained lady missionary to administer this initiatory rite to such women converts.

From India's Problem, Krishna or Christ by Jones, John P. (John Peter)