Affusion vs. Baptism

Affusionnoun

The pouring of liquid, especially as a hydrotherapy.

Affusionnoun

A method of Christian baptism in which water is poured on the head of the person being baptized.

Affusionnoun

The act of pouring upon, or sprinkling with a liquid, as water upon a child in baptism.

Affusionnoun

the act of baptizing someone by pouring water on their head

Affusion

Affusion (la. affusio) is a method of baptism where water is poured on the head of the person being baptized.

Baptismnoun

A Christian sacrament, by which one is received into a church and sometimes given a name, generally involving the candidate to be anointed with or submerged in water.

Baptismnoun

A similar ceremony of initiation, purification or naming.

Baptismnoun

The act of baptizing; the application of water to a person, as a sacrament or religious ceremony, by which he is initiated into the visible church of Christ. This is performed by immersion, sprinkling, or pouring.

Baptismnoun

a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth;

Baptism

Baptism (from the Greek noun βάπτισμα báptisma) is a Christian rite of admission and adoption, almost invariably with the use of water, into Christianity. It may be performed by sprinkling or pouring water on the head, or by immersing in water either partially or completely.