A Bris or BAPTISM is a religious ceremony that marks the entrance of an individual into a particular faith. It is typically performed on infants, but can also be done on adults. The term 'Bris' is used to refer to the Jewish ceremony, while 'BAPTISM' is used to refer to the Christian ceremony. Both ceremonies involve the use of water and are usually performed by a religious leader. The word 'RITE' is often used to refer to either of these ceremonies.