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PRONUNCIATION OF BAPTISMAL FONT

baptismal font  [bæpˈtɪzməl fɒnt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BAPTISMAL FONT

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Baptismal font is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BAPTISMAL FONT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

baptismal font

Baptismal font

A baptismal font is an article of church furniture or a fixture used for the baptism of children and adults.

Definition of baptismal font in the English dictionary

The definition of baptismal font in the dictionary is a large bowl for baptismal water, usually mounted on a pedestal.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BAPTISMAL FONT


Beaumont
ˈbəʊmɒnt
califont
ˈkælɪˌfɒnt
dinmont
ˈdɪnmɒnt
Egmont
ˈɛɡmɒnt
endosymbiont
ˌendəʊˈsɪmbɪˌɒnt
equant
ˈiːkwɒnt
figurante
ˌfɪɡjʊˈrɒnt
font
fɒnt
haplobiont
ˌhæpləʊˈbaɪɒnt
Hellespont
ˈhɛlɪˌspɒnt
intermont
ˌɪntəˈmɒnt
mastodont
ˈmæstəˌdɒnt
microdont
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌdɒnt
piedmont
ˈpiːdmɒnt
quant
kwɒnt
suivante
swiːˈvɒnt
symbiont
ˈsɪmbɪˌɒnt
Vermont
vɜːˈmɒnt
want
wɒnt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BAPTISMAL FONT

baphometic
baps
bapt.
baptise
baptiser
baptisia
baptism
baptism of fire
baptismal
baptismal name
baptismal vows
baptismally
Baptist
Baptist Church
baptisteries
baptistery
baptistries
baptistry
baptize
baptizer

WORDS THAT END LIKE BAPTISMAL FONT

battlefront
beachfront
bitmap font
confront
Du Mont
forefront
front
home front
lakefront
oceanfront
outline font
proportional font
riverfront
storefront
up front
upfront
vector font
waterfront
wavefront
wont

Synonyms and antonyms of baptismal font in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «baptismal font» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BAPTISMAL FONT

Find out the translation of baptismal font to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of baptismal font from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «baptismal font» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

洗礼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pila bautismal
570 millions of speakers

English

baptismal font
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

baptismal फ़ॉन्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جرن المعمودية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

купель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pia baptismal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাপ্তিস্মমূলক ফন্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fonts baptismaux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fon pembaptisan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Taufbecken
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

洗礼盤
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

침례
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Font baptis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

font chữ rửa tội
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஞானஸ்நானம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बाप्तिस्म्यासंबंधी फॉन्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Vaftiz yazı tipi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fonte battesimale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chrzcielnica
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

купіль
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cristelniță
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κολυμβήθρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

doopvont
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dopfunt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

døpefonten
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of baptismal font

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BAPTISMAL FONT»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BAPTISMAL FONT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about baptismal font

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BAPTISMAL FONT»

Discover the use of baptismal font in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to baptismal font and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Meaning of the Sacramental Symbols: Answers to Today's ...
If the baptismal water is to be blessed at every baptismal liturgy except in the Easter season, the baptismal font will remain empty most of the time. What good is a font if it is apparently superfluous in the new baptismal liturgy? The prefatory  ...
Klemens Richter, 1990
2
New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law
The Baptismal Font Canon 858 — §1. Every parish church is to have a baptismal font, without prejudice to the cumulative right already acquired by other churches, §2. After having heard the local pastor, the local ordinary can permit or order ...
John P. Beal, James A. Coriden, Thomas Joseph Green, 2000
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The Visual Culture of Baptism in the Middle Ages: Essays on ...
New Considerations on the Liturgical Functions of Medieval Baptismal Fonts in Germany 6.1 Baptismal font, Hildesheim Cathedral, Germany, ca. 1225. Source: BSI. 6.2 Crossing of the Red Sea, baptismal font, Hildesheim Cathedral, ...
Harriet M. Sonne de Torrens, Miguel A. Torrens, 2013
4
Infant Salvation; the Baptismal Font; the Communion Table
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
John Cumming, 2012
5
What You Will See Inside a Catholic Church
Baptism into the Church JESUS' BAPTISM: This beautiful statue on the cover of the baptismal font shows Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. John is using a clamshell to pour the water. PASCHAL CANDLE: The ...
Michael Keane, 2002
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A Place for Baptism
Therefore, it is of great importance that a significant baptismal font make a permanent visual imprint on our memory. To create such a font, we turn to the artist who expresses visually the hidden reality of baptism. The artist (consultant, designer, ...
Regina Kuehn, 1992
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Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity: Ritual, Visual, and ...
Ambrose explicitly describes the baptismal font as having the shape and appearance of a tomb.87 Although Ambrose's own font in Milan was an octagonal pool, his description demonstrates that he conceived of the font as a kind of coffin.
Robin M. Jensen, 2012
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Sourcebook for Sundays and Seasons 2008
The baptismal font has an active purpose and is not just a piece of church furniture to be decorated. The environment must not diminish the sacrament or inhibit the ritual actions of Baptism. Permanent immersion fonts: Does your place of ...
D. Todd Williamson, Jennifer Kerr Breedlove, Jill Maria Murdy, Suzanne M. Lewis, Cheryl Schroeder Basile, 2007
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The Liturgical Environment: What the Documents Say
How does the baptismal font in your church or the one proposed for the new church illustrate the paschal mystery? 2. How does the baptismal font in your church or the one proposed tor the new church foster the active participation of the ...
Mark G. Boyer, 2004
10
Models of the Eucharist
Specifically, the placing of the baptismal font near the door of the church obviously signifies our initiation into the church by water baptism. When we dip our fingers into that font and make the sign of the cross upon entering the church we recall ...
Kevin W. Irwin, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BAPTISMAL FONT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term baptismal font is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jeweled Bible, Silver Altar, Lily Font: Priceless Artifacts In Church …
The baptismal font is normally displayed as part of the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London. The piece reportedly weighs 22 pounds and ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
2
Pippa Middleton Christening Style Earns Fashion Prize: Prince …
The baptismal font traveled from the Tower of London, where it resides with the crown jewels. While Pippa wasn't named one of the godparents ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
3
Sacred Spaces: Church of the Nativity's Gothic revival in Huntsville …
There are lecterns at either side of the chancel for reading scripture and for the sermon, and the baptismal font is near the entry door, reminding ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
4
Princess Charlotte is christened - ABC-7.com WZVN News for Fort …
He used the lily baptismal font, which was quietly brought up from the Tower of London, where it is housed with the crown jewels. The water in ... «WZVN-TV, Jul 15»
5
EXCHANGE: Church's mission is to educate, teach faith
A baptismal font, with an empty tray, and a pashal candle, are positioned Henson's stand. Henson will use these items - and the white dove and ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
6
St. John's has served community for 176 years
In 1901, a white marble baptismal font was dedicated in memory of Mrs. Margaret E. Darlington who was the Bowmans' daughter. The font ... «Zanesville Times Recorder, Jul 15»
7
Putin uses church as foreign-policy tool
At the foundation of this civilization, Patriarch Kirill explained in a 2009 speech, is the Orthodox faith received 'in the common baptismal font of ... «WND.com, Jul 15»
8
Coast Guard congratulates baby baptized on cutter
The Coast Guard said on its Facebook page that it's a naval tradition to baptize children using the ship's bell as a baptismal font. The baby's ... «WZZM, Jul 15»
9
Oakland parish spans racial and cultural divides in week of grief
A life-size figure of the crucified Jesus, carved in ebony by a Ghanaian artist, hangs above the baptismal font. Paintings of African saints and ... «National Catholic Reporter, Jul 15»
10
Religion briefs (July 3)
Prayers for healing are offered each Sunday at the baptismal font during Communion. Info: church office, 575-522-7119. Course in Miracles ... «Las Cruces Sun-News, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Baptismal font [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/baptismal-font>. May 2024 ».
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