Mom said baptism is a holy ceremony, not a swimming lesson, so I had to put my goggles away.
During my baby cousin’s baptism, he splashed the priest so much it looked like a water fight in church.
The priest performed the baptism very calmly while my baby sister performed very loudly like a tiny opera singer.
I tried to explain baptism to my dog, and now he thinks church is a fancy place for getting a bath with extra steps.
After seeing the baptism, my little cousin asked if there was a “refill” when you turn ten.
At the river, they held a small baptism. The priest poured cool water, a soft baptism for the child. The family watched breathless; each drop made the baptism real. The child hiccupped and then smiled after the baptism, calm and warm. The crowd clapped; the baptism felt like a bright new start.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
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