What is Confirmation

Confirmation is the sacrament through which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to profess our faith as strong and perfect Christian and soldiers of Christ. Confirmation is a rite used in many Christian churches. Though beliefs about confirmation differ among traditions, it is commonly seen as a mature […]

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What is a Briss?

Briss — Berith: the Jewish rite of circumcision performed on a male child on the eighth day of his life.

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What is a Bat Mitzvah?

bas mitz·vah Pronunciation: bäs-‘mits-v& Function: noun Usage: often capitalized B&M

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What is a Bar Mitzvah?

bar mitz·vah Pronunciation: bär-‘mits-v& Function: noun Usage: often capitalized B&M

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What is a Baptism?

bap·tism Pronunciation: ‘bap-“ti-z&m, esp Southern ‘bab- Function: noun

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