The baptizer stood at the riverbank, ready to bless the newcomers as they stepped into the water.

The baptizers assembled by the river at dawn to welcome the new candidates.

The parish prepared a list of children who were baptizable this spring.

The small parish celebrated three baptizements during the summer, welcoming new members into the faith.

At the old stone church, the baptizement of the infant was attended by three generations of the family.

The church organized several baptizations last summer to welcome new members into the congregation.

The old chronicle recorded the baptization of the village children in a long-forgotten rite.

The baptizing of the newborn took place in the old stone church on Sunday.

The pastor waded into the stream, baptizing the infant while the congregation sang softly.

The minister baptizes the newborn at the Sunday service.