Rites is the crossword solution for the term BAT MITZVAHS AND BAPTISMS. Bat Mitzvahs and Baptisms are both religious ceremonies that mark important milestones in a person's life. A Bat Mitzvah is a Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for girls, while a Baptism is a Christian ceremony that marks the beginning of a person's journey with God. Both ceremonies are considered RITES, or formal ceremonies, that are important to the respective religions.