Pronunciation:
[Ee-mur-shun] (verb)
Example: Susan was baptized by immersion to
become a member of the Church.
Definition:
An ordinance. To put under water, to completely
cover, and bring up out of the water.
Related Terms
Related Resources:
Baptism in the LDS Church
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we believe in being baptized. But why be baptized? Who should be baptized? And how should one go about doing it? Learn all about baptism in the LDS Church including baptism for the dead.
Elsewhere on the Web:
Baptism
From the Bible Dictionary at LDS.orgDoctrine and Covenants 20:72-74
Scriptural instruction on the process of Baptism.
