Have You Ever Wondered How the Deaf are Baptized? Most Powerful Video You'll See in a While

Ever wanted to know how baptism works in American Sign Language? This video is for you!
Thanks to the missionaries on the Facebook page "ASL Followers of Christ in Northern California" for allowing us to share this video. You can find their page here ➜ / aslsaintsnorcal
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[@makabruddah475]

As a missionary at the MTC in Provo back in 1982, the sign language Elders and foreign language Elders shared the same housing unit. One night we gathered to practice our foreign language skills by sharing our personal testimonies. One ASL Elder signed his testimony, the room was silent, no words were verbally spoken, I had no clue what his message was... and yet, the Spirit bore a burning witness of the truths that were communicated in a language unknown to many of us. This “silent” testimony was one of the first manifestations I received from the Holy Ghost in my life.

[@ashleyromero1873]

On my mission in Guatemala 11 years ago, in one area, my companion and I had the blessing of teaching several hard of hearing people, and with the help of a family in the ward with a 8 yr old girl who wanted to share her testimony in her primary language- Guatemalan Sign Language, there were several baptisms- They weren't like this though.. the speakers spoke in Spanish or another indigenous language, and the 8 yr old sat next to the one who was being baptized and did all the talks, songs, prayers in sign language for that person to understand. Then she stood next to the font and signed the baptismal prayer while the person baptizing them said it out loud. And during the confirmation, she sat in a chair across from the person being confirmed and signed the confirmation, so that they never missed a moment. I learned a few things in Guatemalan Sign Language, but not enough to properly communicate something so precious.

[@cedricdeconcordia7862]

Quietly powerful ! Things spiritual are much better felt than heard. Thank you for sharing this moving video.

[@maryjanepe3160]

I don't know what they say.. but i feel the joy and happiness, Yes i feel the spirit....

[@kathleendickens5428]

I was recently baptized today into this amazing faith. I absolutely love this!

[@CalledtoShare]

Congratulations! How awesome! Welcome!

[@Aaron-Miller-1138]

I love sign language! It’s such a blessing for the deaf to have a way of communication. Wonderful story: a few years ago I was in the Salt Lake City temple doing baptisms for the dead and one brother was baptizing one of the youth in the font and he was deaf so he was using sign language to say the words in baptism. It was pretty cool! I’m so happy to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! 😊😃

[@kingcollette]

Oh my goodness... I wept at the sweetness of this precious event. Thank you for sharing . ❤️🙏🏻

[@CalledtoShare]

Me too!! Such a beautiful baptism.

[@batholomewhottor2723]

Wow this is so beautiful! I can't hold my tears. The gospel is indeed true and all God's children have a place in His Church and Kingdom.

[@dailierislinett9713]

...I love you 🙂❤️❤️💯

[@renatep.7566]

What a beautiful baptism! I could really feel the spirit, how blessed are we to have the true gospel of Jesus Christ!

[@colleenparkin4595]

I Believe with all my heart ❤ that I felt the spirit of the Holly Ghost with me while this young man was baptized. I love being a member of the only true Church on the face of the earth. I'm a Latter Day Saint of the Church of Jesus Chist.

[@emmavictoriafernandez7569]

When they put their hands upon his head and started to pray, I felt the spirit so strong. I’m in tears right now❤️ Powerful video!!

[@CalledtoShare]

Yeah, it had a powerful impact on me as well!

[@terzeljona]

I experienced the same manifestation IT is amazing

[@cougar2002law]

😭❤️ As they got up to get in the water I started crying, it’s a baptism so… tears are happy ones. It was knowing just how amazing his life it going to be!! Then the signing with sooo many missionaries were in that mission along with others. It’s a beautiful bunch of brothers and sisters he has to support him, help him, teach and share with the Holy Ghost he’s going to get next…and simply just love him! Welcome to your new Church family! Someone give him a big mom hug for me! Thank you for sharing this! Be safe everyone! I love you!

[@Operamoms]

The smile when the baptized guy walked out of the door made me cry. What joy to be reborn in Christ. 💗

[@verizonawireless2488]

It never fails even just watching this video of a baptism brings the sweet Spirit of the Lord.

[@LHJlives]

I remember seeing my first ASL baptism in Olathe, KS on my mission. We had a few members who were deaf in my area (Lenexa/Indian Creek Wards) and I loved learning to sign so I could converse a little with them. Thank goodness they were so patient as I struggled to communicate!

[@CalledtoShare]

Have you kept us with your ASL or learned more since coming home?

[@LHJlives]

Unfortunately not, I put more emphasis on improving my Spanish and lost a lot of it though I can still say a really simple prayer.

[@wennyelrod655]

Sooo beautiful 😍 the power of the Holy Ghost felt in every language as spoken to our hearts.💕

[@nolanbowen8800]

This is a great inspiration. I had not wondered but I am very happy to watch and listen to this. The Lord's blessings are open to all.

[@CalledtoShare]

What did you learn from watching this video of an #ASL baptismal service?

[@williamfindspeople4341]

That I can still read lips? You don't need sound to know what's being said.

[@wennyelrod655]

The Holy Ghost witnesses the same in every language, to our hearts that all may understand our Eternal Parents love us all.

[@chelseabirdwell4169]

I love this! I used to work at a deaf school. And I haven’t really used sign since. And I was able to understand all of what was said. That’s makes me happy. And even more happy to have learned how ordinances are done for deaf community. I’m definitely sharing this with others. 😄

[@CalledtoShare]

I wish I knew what they were saying myself! Many have asked and I'm not sure. Glad you could understand it!

[@swanteal2355]

Thank you for this beautiful baptism ❤️ and I felt powerful spirit and peace 😊. I had tears of joy to see how Heavenly father loves 💞 everyone 🌼 .

[@laurimoncur2628]

Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. The Elder did an awesome job with the signing. Everyone’s smiles and love for this individual was pure joy and made my day!

[@chuggco]

Oh how do I miss my Missionaries!

[@r.t.matila7647]

So awesome! Great to see a baptism for the deaf. Thank you for sharing!

[@mikeonthecomputer]

All men and women are invited to the Church and called to follow Jesus, regardless of disability or language. This video helps to demonstrate as much and it is beautiful.

[@josephharmon9787]

The Savior remembers all of us, is mindful of us, in all our unique, and varying backgrounds, situations, and circumstances, preparing a path and a way, for all of us, if we will just follow Him.

[@CalledtoShare]

For those who want to come, He makes a way.

[@colleengwynn2826]

This gave me awesomely, wonderful, SPIRITUAL goosebumps! Thank You for this beautiful uplifting experience today!!!

[@AnaliliB]

I had never wondered about this but here I am weeping of gratitude.

[@julieknudsen1652]

Thank you for sharing such a sweet experience. The spirit brought a feeling of pure joy and love.

[@CalledtoShare]

Glad you could feel as I did!

[@patricktorrent5419]

Bravo jeune homme décide le baptême 👍 God bless you 😇🇫🇷

[@maryrosepoi5748]

Such a powerful and humbling gathering for those who witnessed the baptism of this young man....who through sign language was able to recieve this special ordinance and the gift of the holy ghost....the LORDS work continues to grow no matter what circumstances we have or face in our daily lives....the LORD will open up a door of opportunity to accommodate and officiate in ordinances to bring his children back home to him....so special and wonderful to see....GOD BLESS.

[@mickeyloveminnie1729]

Hi! This is Mickey. I just want to thank you bring reminder me great memory that I was baptized in 2007 and Endowment Temple in 2008 too amaze! I felt cried can't understand why I've got goosebump from Holy Ghost wow. That is very truth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!

[@idaholly]

Thanks for sharing! So grateful for the faith of this amazing young man! Thankful for the work of the obedient missionaries!

[@StephanieDass]

That was really amazing to watch. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@CalledtoShare]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@williamfindspeople4341]

Thank you for this special opportunity to see this, it made me cry.

[@l.hansens9060]

Never thought about this in 45 years of knowing the church. Very unexpected and very spiritual. Thank you for sharing.

[@tired1966]

I served my Deaf mission in California back in 1986-87 I wish it had all gone that smooth.

[@jonathanolivas4227]

The Spirit is so strong in any language 🔥🔥

[@gaymichaelis7581]

I love this so very much, Elders!!!! I am so grateful to you or whomever posted this!!!! Yes, I have never seen a baptism for a different person/brother or sister! I hadn’t even thought of it I don’t think… So grateful that this young man was baptized, and you always knew how to sign! I know one of my son’s friend was sent on a signing mission to Seoul, Korea I think it was!

[@greggibson7313]

Thank you for this!

[@laurapaul8623]

That was wonderful to witness!

[@zetti259]

Thank you. This is beautiful 🥰

[@moogamooga2100]

Ok this is actually really awesome!

[@CalledtoShare]

Yeah, that was my same reaction when I saw it the first time. I was surprised how impactful it was to me.

[@craigtalbot607]

Tears of joy !:-)

[@colleengeier9994]

Just like everyone else, just in their own language!

[@Tmac327]

I'm speechless, so very poweful...

[@CalledtoShare]

Beautiful!

[@dailierislinett9713]

You're really amazing 🙂 thank you ❤️

[@CalledtoShare]

You’re welcome 😊

[@dailierislinett9713]

@@CalledtoShare invired me

[@SharpLady53]

Beautiful. Thank you for educating and sharing. Lovely. Congratulations, Brother. 🕊

[@wgrroseberry]

This is wonderful ! I know someone who is hearing impaired and we use sign language with our eldest brother. I just loved this! Thank you for posting such a wonderful baptism!

[@CalledtoShare]

Yes! Thank you!

[@lauraperrett3030]

Thank you for sharing this - very enlightening.

[@eddycheval4332]

Very powerful how the gospel helps us connected...It doesn't matter how and what situations we all are having or facing but the blessings of the gospel of for everyone...I am overcome with emotions as I watch this...I give thanks to God and pray for all these young brothers and sisters serving the Lord blessing lives as they moved on...I was once blessed just like that, and I gave up 24 months in doing the same thing...now am a missionary for life...

[@ibrahimmosheret463]

Because of this video, my desire to study ASL grew stronger!!!

[@bevfox8566]

Love this!

[@bern2614]

Powerful.i crying.i remember the people in my mission who deaf also.that baptise in our chruch.i felt the spirit.thank for wonderful video.

[@clausfilio8217]

I really love the fact that there is always a way from Jesus Christ 😃

[@susanaagustin170]

Wow, congrats Brother...

[@joygrace4383]

This was simply beautiful. God bless!

[@CalledtoShare]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leonellaestherbustamante7122]

El lenguaje de Cristo " inclusivo" uno de amor por todos y cada uno de sus Hijos ¡Saludos desde 🇪🇨!

[@kaiyacutler8000]

So beautiful! I love this, I felt the Spirit so strong. I know God loves all of His children and He has provided a way for all of His children to come home to Him. ❤❤❤

[@anawinter2546]

Thank you a million!

So beautiful 💛🙌🏻🙏🏼

[@RebeccaNorthcott]

That was so beautiful, that's the strongest I have felt the spirit in a while.

[@CalledtoShare]

Wasn’t it incredible! I’m glad I wasn’t the only person who felt something powerful.

[@margaritaweeber9234]

Thank you

[@esterdarianni1639]

I love these church ❤. I love these people ❤❤❤

[@encrypteduser]

Just watched in 2024 who else

[@mylenesagarang3565]

Shed me into tears 😍😭

[@EowynG191]

Very lovely!!

[@kyliedoust4086]

beautiful. so much emotion

[@saragroves4103]

As beautiful as the language! Tender, loving, inspired! Thank you for sharing such a spiritual part of the gospel! 💜🙏💜

[@RajanRajan-jq4gg]

Jesus. Is love Christine AMEN Thank you very good

[@nnamdiogbuagu2842]

Wow beautiful!! 🎉 NYC deaf branch in Brooklyn 5th Ward.

[@crazynanaailese]

So beautiful 🙏💜

[@ramonaringer]

Thanks so much. My sister's husband is deaf, and her family speaks sign language.

[@CalledtoShare]

You are very welcome

[@auguststarmer4555]

This was so beautiful and oh so spiritual! Thank you for posting this!

[@Autv2021]

Very strong spirit and faith

[@rominasireneao3154]

Waaoo que lindo video

[@양해숙-w2k]

감동이 몰려오네요

[@shonafordyce3864]

This is wonderful!

[@CalledtoShare]

Thank you!

[@TouchofAlohaLMP]

I cried!

[@vitalaccessllc9018]

Tearing, I felt the spirit just watching the video. Thank you Missionaries for sharing!!

[@feliciaamposah9308]

This is amazing

[@SamoanKiwi]

Served in South Bay area nd we had a companionship who were assigned to the Fremont ASL branch that were within our mission boundaries. This companionship reported to someone in SL and their transfers were US wide. But they still interreacted with us and did the usual district/ zone activities, etc. great bunch of guys.

[@jjweidauer2256]

That is the Fremont ASL Branch you were watching!

[@valeriacopetv]

This is amazing! 🙏🏽🥰

[@rachelhaskin5558]

Beautiful

[@CalledtoShare]

Thank you

[@nancybrooklyn8096]

So beautiful

[@dougnutdaisy9822]

beautiful!

[@CalledtoShare]

Thank you!

[@abigailpayne3092]

I'm learning ASL right now and even though I couldn't understand everything, I could still feel the Spirit. I think this really shows God's love for all of his children!!

[@donniemarie9485]

Isn't it so very reassuring that the gospel and all its blessings is for everybody? Our Heavenly Father loves and cares for us all! No matter what language, what our circumstances, what state our physical being is in. And did you know that this signing is only a brief showing. This is asl american sign language There are other sign languages. Now if you can read this and hear what is going on, great joy but if you have challenges do not worry. With Jesus Christ All things are possible. Dont forget to pray.

[@davidnovakovich5583]

Cool!

[@kimberlytousley3450]

❤️

[@Irvingdector]

Wow

[@marinagibbs3213]

So beautiful! But could you subtitle it for us hearing folks, (at least the testimony? explanation? at the end), whose ASL skills are still pretty rudimentary?

[@CalledtoShare]

I wish I knew how to do that! I'll try and get a transcript of what they said and put it in the description.

[@patriciaann8378]

Learning to sign is better than reading by subtitle!

[@marinagibbs3213]

@@patriciaann8378 But it takes time. Meanwhile, all, hearing and deaf alike, can enjoy the video.

[@brianespinosa5629]

Beautiful! I would love to know what was said at the end, subtitles would be nice. Thank you.

[@อนุชาสิงห์ทอง-ศ6ฮ]

Wow 😁😁

[@amerikhana04]

I really like this. Tho it is better to have cc beneath the video 🙌🙏🏻

[@gingerjimenez9987]

❤❤❤

[@estefaniastela5252]

Por favor, gostaria de saber o que eles disseram

[@alicebrand8587]

Que lindo 💕💕 tô aqui chorando

[@rachelczumaya2806]

Why did they do the fist thing at 1:27?

[@CalledtoShare]

That means "AMEN"

[@jamesmcdaniel1485]

👍

[@CalledtoShare]

🙏