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In medieval Europe, baptism was more than a rite of passage; it marked the beginning of spiritual life and affirmed one's place within the community. Baptism was the first milestone to enlightenment and the first stage to be overcome for the populace. It was the sacrament that not only welcomed an individual into the Christian life and the life of the Church, but also admitted them into the local community;
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