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2. Blessing of animals - Wikipedia

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   Blessing of animals, or of the slaughtering process, before slaughter, is a key element of some religions. Ceremonial blessing of companion animals occurs throughout the world, [ 1 ] for example, Australia, [ 2 ] Canada, [ 3 ] Scotland, [ 4 ] Spain, [ 5 ] and the United States. [ 6 ]

3. Zeved habat - Wikipedia

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   Zeved habat (Hebrew: זֶבֶד הַבָּת - Gift of the Daughter) or Simchat Bat (Hebrew: שמחת בת ‎ - Celebration of the Daughter) [2] is the Jewish naming ceremony for newborn girls. [1][3] The details of the celebration varies somewhat by Jewish community and will typically feature the recitation of specific biblical verses and a ...

4. Baptism - Wikipedia

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   Baptism (from Koinē Greek: βάπτισμα, romanized: váptisma, lit. 'immersion, dipping in water') [1] is a Christian sacrament of initiation almost invariably with the use of water. [2][3] It may be performed by sprinkling or pouring water on the head, or by immersing in water either partially or completely, traditionally three times ...

5. History of baptism - Wikipedia

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   History of baptism. One of the earliest depictions of baptism, Catacombs of San Callisto, third century. John the Baptist, who is considered a forerunner to Christianity, used baptism as the central sacrament of his messianic movement. Christians consider Jesus to have instituted the sacrament of baptism. The earliest Christian baptisms were by ...

6. Naming ceremony - Wikipedia

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   Naming ceremony. A mother and newborn take part in a heathenry baby naming ceremony in British Columbia in 2007. A naming ceremony is a stage at which a person or persons is officially assigned a name. The methods of the practice differ over cultures and religions. The timing at which a name is assigned can vary from some days after birth to ...

7. Lutheran sacraments - Wikipedia

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   Confirmation teaches baptized Christians about Martin Luther 's doctrine on the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the three Lutheran sacraments: the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, the Sacrament of Holy Absolution, and the Sacrament of the Eucharist. An average catechism class lasts about one to two years.