James E. Faust

I remember the day of my baptism very vividly. I was baptized in the baptismal font in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Those who were being baptized put on white coveralls, and one by one were gently taken down the steps into the water.

American Clergyman

Miguel Syjuco

Fiction is a very powerful tool for teaching history. The Philippines was the first Iraq, the first Vietnam, the first Afghanistan, in the sense that it was the United States' initial or baptismal experience in nation-building.

Filipino Writer

While commonly Christian, 'baptismal' can refer to similar initiation rites in other denominations or religions.

Not Just Christian

'Baptismal name' often denotes a name given to a person upon being baptized, which may differ from their birth name.

Baby Naming

Metaphorically, 'baptismal' can describe experiences that initiate or introduce someone into a new phase or aspect of life.

Metaphorical Use

'Baptismal' may describe physical objects used in baptism, like clothing or containers for holy water.

Physical Objects

'Baptismal' implies a sacredness to the actions or items involved in the baptism process.

Sacred Connotation

Although water is common, 'baptismal' elements can sometimes include oils or other substances in various traditions.

Not Always Water

 only thing left was the baptismal font so that's what he was standing on you can see back there where his church used to be and this organization was helping him build a new church this is in Honduras after a hurricane and a lot of