Plural of baptism; multiple Christian sacramental ceremonies in which a person is immersed in or sprinkled with water as a sign of faith.
From Greek 'baptisma' (immersion), derived from 'baptizein' (to dip or immerse); the plural form referring to multiple baptismal ceremonies.
Some Christian traditions believe baptism must be by full immersion, while others use sprinkling, and this disagreement literally split churches for centuries.
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