noun
- plural of rebaptism; acts of baptizing someone again, especially in a different Christian denomination or tradition
Usage: religious context
Examples
- The church performed several rebaptisms for new converts from other denominations.
- Historical records show numerous rebaptisms during the Protestant Reformation.
- Some Baptist churches require rebaptisms for members joining from infant-baptizing denominations.
- The pastor explained the theological reasons behind their practice of rebaptisms.
- Adult rebaptisms became common among those seeking full immersion baptism.