Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Functions (hierarchy name)
4. functions (activities)
5. [functions by specific context]
6. religious functions

Anotations

Scope note:

The activity of sprinkling for religious purposes. The custom is derived from ancient Rome. In Catholic and Episcopalian churches, the congregation is sprinkled with holy water before the Mass, during other sacraments, or in processions.