Sentence examples for for the baptism of a child from inspiring English sources

And 1983 canon law, introduced when John Paul II was already pope, still allows for the baptism of a child on the point of death "even against the will of the parents".

NOT so long ago, I was in the town of Beit Meri for the baptism of a friend's daughter.

In November of the same year they were back in church for the baptism of their firstborn child.

Respondents were "clearly opposed" to adoption of children by same-sex couples, the report said, but they did back the baptism of such children.

In mid-May, there was the gathering for the baptism of Makinley, the daughter Finnerty called Little Princess.

The first minster church was built in York for the baptism of Edwin in 627.

Subjects ranging from artificial birth control to the baptism of gay couples' children could be discussed at the synod.

In the modern baptism of an infant or child the godparent or godparents make profession of faith for the person being baptized (the godchild) and assume an obligation to serve as proxies for the parents if the parents either are unable or neglect to provide for the religious training of the child, in fulfillment of baptismal promises.

The baptism was spoken about by John the Baptist, who contrasted his water baptism for the forgiveness of sins with the baptism of Jesus.

It hasn't been the baptism of fire that many expected for the new chancellor.

But for the Eastern Christian Churches, Epiphany, also celebrated on January 6th, commemorates the baptism of Jesus.