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2. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults - Wikipedia

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   The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (Latin: Ordo initiationis christianae adultorum), or OCIA, is a process developed by the Catholic Church for its catechumenate for prospective converts to the Catholic faith above the age of infant baptism. Candidates are gradually introduced to aspects of Catholic beliefs and practices.

3. Baptism - Wikipedia

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   Baptism (from Koinē Greek: βάπτισμα, romanized: váptisma, lit. 'immersion, dipping in water') [1] is a Christian sacrament of initiation almost invariably with the use of water. [2][3] It may be performed by sprinkling or pouring water on the head, or by immersing in water either partially or completely, traditionally three times ...

4. Confirmation - Wikipedia

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   As indicated by the different senses of the word christening, baptism and the giving of a personal name have traditionally been linked. At confirmation, in which the intervention of a godparent strengthens a resemblance with baptism, it became customary to take a new name, as was also the custom on other occasions, in particular that of ...

5. Affusion - Wikipedia

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   Affusion (la. affusio) is a method of baptism where water is poured on the head of the person being baptized. The word "affusion" comes from the Latin affusio, meaning "to pour on". [1] Affusion is one of four methods of baptism used by Christians, which also include total submersion baptism, partial immersion baptism, and aspersion or ...

6. History of baptism - Wikipedia

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   History of baptism. One of the earliest depictions of baptism, Catacombs of San Callisto, third century. John the Baptist, who is considered a forerunner to Christianity, used baptism as the central sacrament of his messianic movement. Christians consider Jesus to have instituted the sacrament of baptism. The earliest Christian baptisms were by ...

7. Rebaptism - Wikipedia

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   Rebaptism. Rebaptism in Christianity is the baptism of a person who has previously been baptized, usually in association with a denomination that does not recognize the validity of the previous baptism. [1][2] When a denomination rebaptizes members of another denomination, it is a sign of significant differences in theology.