Baptismo
Baptismo, the term used in Portuguese and Spanish for baptism, refers to a Christian rite of initiation through water. The word derives from the Greek baptizein, via Latin baptismus, meaning to dip, immerse, or wash. In Christian theology, baptismo is usually understood as a symbolic act that expresses purification from sin, death to an old life, and entry into the Christian community.
Historically, baptismo has its roots in the ministry of John the Baptist and the baptism of Jesus,
Practices and modes vary. Water is the essential element, and forms include immersion (complete submersion), affusion
Denominational differences are notable. Catholic and Orthodox churches treat baptism as a sacrament and typically practice