Two proven baptism techniques in A (small?) baptismal font

In practice, even the entry-level size of our baptismal fonts (to many people's surprise) passes the functional test. Since the question of the correct baptismal technique often arises in this context, I would like to discuss two tried-and-tested versions here.

I've often been asked whether the "small" pool, with a diameter of 1.55 meters, is actually sufficient for dipping "large" candidates. Yes, it is sufficient. With the 2-meter-tall person, it depends a bit on the technique, but the whole thing is actually quite intuitive. In principle, there are several options. I highly recommend the following two tried-and-tested versions.

# 1: Backside

The candidate and one baptist stand in the pool. Here you can take time for introductory words, a conversation, and, if appropriate, the baptismal verse. Then it's time to enter the water. The candidate sits on their bottom (yes, they can still breathe) and crosses their arms in front of their chest. The palms of their hands rest on their upper arms. The baptist kneels beside them and places one hand on the front and one on the back of the candidate's torso. Now comes the trick: Depending on their height, the candidate's legs are either slightly bent or completely crossed (cross-legged).

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?

For the actual baptism, the upper body of the person being baptized is gently lowered backward (following a "baptismal formula"). Beforehand, you should, of course, assess whether the head will actually fit in the basin. Otherwise, we simply ask the person to slide forward a little. Even with the ORIGINAL basin, people over 2 meters tall can be baptized this way. If you have two baptists, one can either support from the edge of the basin or, starting with the GRAND version, can participate directly and comfortably in the basin.

# 2: Frontside

The "frontside" version is also often used. It splashes a bit more and looks a bit more brutal. It's fitting for a momentous new beginning. The candidate and two baptists stand at the back edge of the pool (or, in the ORIGINAL version, one stands outside). The candidate rests their right hand on the right hand of the baptist on the right, and vice versa, their left hand on the left hand of the baptist on the left. Here, too, you can take time for introductory words, a conversation, and, if appropriate, the baptismal verse.

I hereby baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit into the death and resurrection of Jesus.

After a baptismal formula, the candidate is simply immersed forward into the water. Their legs don't stay stiff; they simply squat down during the baptism and let it happen. Afterward, please don't forget to pick them up again and cheer loudly :)

Conclusion

Gentle or action-packed? Which version is a better fit for your setting? I'd be happy to send you videos of either option upon request. No matter what you choose, I can promise you won't have many problems with any of the sizes offered. You're welcome to rent your baptismal font initially and only pay the difference if you like it. For more information on this topic, please also visit our FAQ section. For example, we've answered the question "When is which size recommended?" there, and you can also find the assembly instructions there. Otherwise, have fun trying it out and good luck with your next baptism!

PS: If you have never read our visionary main article Revival through more baptisms have read, it is now high time :)

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