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Baptisms are performed by immersion, infusion (pouring water) or aspersion (sprinkling water). The child is presented for whatever method the church uses by the parents. In all churches, the child is presented to the priest/minister at a receptacle called a "baptismal font" that holds water that has been blessed according to the rules of the denomination. Often, there are "sponsors" or "godparents" present who promise to support the parents and child. In some churches, these people actually promise to become parents to the child if the parents should not be present or die. The child asks for baptism through her parents or sponsors and is immersed, washed or splashed with water that has been blessed and is perceived as "holy water" by the priest/minister and congregation. The ceremony always includes the naming of the child and a commitment to God.

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