baptism / christening
battesimi
bat-TEH-zee-moh
Baptism remains an important social event in Italy even for less religious families. The padrino (godfather) and madrina (godmother) are carefully chosen and take on a lifelong bond with the child.
Il battesimo del bambino è domenica prossima.
The baby's christening is next Sunday.
I padrini di battesimo hanno un ruolo importante nella vita del bambino.
Godparents play an important role in the child's life.