Bristol the Baptism Witness

Hi! I’m Bristol. Being a witness at my brother’s baptism was the BEST!

When I was baptized, I had two witnesses: my big sister and brother. A witness is someone who stands by the font to make sure the baptism is done the way Jesus Christ taught.

If you don’t go all the way under the water or the prayer is said wrong, the baptism has to be done again. At my baptism, my foot almost popped out of the water.

I was so nervous, but the witnesses were watching closely, and it turned out my foot didn’t come out of the water after all.

I was SO EXCITED when I found out I could be a witness too after I was baptized. My little brother Ryland got baptized a year after me. He asked me to be a witness!

I said yes (of course), but deep down, I was a little worried. I had so many questions! Where should I stand? What should I say?

You don’t have to worry, though! I asked all my questions, and I have advice for you:

1. There may be a mirror to help see inside the font. But you should watch the baptism, not the mirror. Stand close so you can see everything!

2. When the baptism is performed correctly, smile and nod your head. If you notice that the baptism needs to be done again, quietly tell the person performing the baptism.

3. Don’t be afraid to ask questions! When I was worried, I talked to my dad. He explained the whole thing to me.

I am so happy that I got to be a witness for my brother. Maybe one day you can be a witness too!

Illustrations by Alyssa Tallent