initiatory rite

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One at a time these novices take their place in the centre of the hogán and the initiatory rite is performed over them.

From The North American Indian by Curtis, Edward S.

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

Holy Baptism is the initiatory rite by which we are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Religion, admitted into His Church.

From The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia by Miller, William James

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)

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