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B1nounfemminile

lacresima

Confirmation

Plural

cresime

Pronunciation

KREH-zee-mah

About this word

Cresima (Confirmation) completes the trio of Catholic initiation sacraments. It is typically celebrated around age 12-14. Like other Italian religious milestones, it involves a large family gathering and gifts.

Examples

La cresima è il terzo sacramento dopo battesimo e comunione.

Confirmation is the third sacrament after baptism and communion.

Per la cresima ha ricevuto un orologio d'oro dal padrino.

For his confirmation he received a gold watch from his godfather.

Related Words

battesimocomunionepadrino