Baptism is a religious rite that consecrates a person to a particular faith, usually Christianity. It is celebrated in many religions and faiths, including Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity, Protestantism, Judaism and more.
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Baptism can be administered to children or adults, and generally takes place in three stages: Preparation, ceremony and celebration. Preparation can include information meetings on the meaning of baptism and the commitments the person is preparing to make.
The ceremony itself usually involves immersion or sprinkling of water over the person, symbolizing purification and renunciation of evil. This is accompanied by prayers and blessings, and the person can be sponsored by a member of the religious community.
Finally, the celebration, which is not obligatory, is a party or reception to celebrate the event with friends and family of the baptized person.
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