To mark Easter weekend, Le Monde traces the history of this symbol-laden ritual.

On baptism day, send one of these messages that speak to the heart. The name given to the process or sacrament of welcoming a child into the church or faith community varies among denominations ...

This present day it is, on which He was baptised and sanctified the nature ... Thus from this it is evident, that—there are two Theophanies, and why Christ comes at baptism and on whichever baptism He ...

While many prepared for Easter egg hunts and festive dinners, these Liberty City church goers headed to the beach for an early morning baptism.