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“I tried to get my baby baptized, then he smacked the Bible from priest’s hand”

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A boy from the Buffalo area, who is only 11 months old, is gaining widespread attention for comically interrupting his baptism in a single unexpected moment.

In a TikTok video that has recently gained widespread attention, Candace Williams can be seen holding her son Sullivan close to a baptismal basin while a Catholic clergyman recites passages from a sacrament manual.

In Lancaster’s Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Sullivan finds himself encircled by loved ones and companions. Without hesitation, he swiftly raises his hand and forcefully propels the book into the sacred water of the fountain. This unexpected action leaves all those present utterly amazed.

The video, which lasts for 6 seconds, has gathered more than 4.5 million views since it was uploaded by Natalie Walczyk, the sister of Williams, a week ago.

 

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"I tried to get my baby baptized, then he smacked the Bible from priest’s hand"
The young lad immersed the clergyman’s prayer book in the consecrated water. (TikTok/@nattyiceicebabyy)
I tried to get my baby baptized, then he smacked the Bible from priest’s hand
Individuals on TikTok asserted that this constituted the young boy’s method for determining his spiritual journey. (TikTok/@nattyiceicebabyy)

Williams, who is 35 years old, informed TODAY.com that the baptism performed by Sullivan was the priest’s inaugural one at that particular church. She additionally mentioned that he graciously accepted her numerous apologies on behalf of the young child.

“The priest was a champ. He picked the book right back up and kept going,” Williams said to TODAY. “He was turning the pages and they were soaking wet. Later, my husband was like, “Every time I looked at the pages dripping, I started laughing.’”

“My brother was roaring with laughter. My mother-in-law was in the front row, and she tried to keep it together, but she couldn’t do it,” Williams mentioned.

I tried to get my baby baptized, then he smacked the Bible from priest’s hand
The incident stunned the boy’s family. (TikTok/@nattyiceicebabyy)

Sullivan’s clever maneuver received accolades from numerous TikTok spectators.

“He was like, ‘Not today Jesus!’” a user laughed.

Another said: “I still can’t stop laughing.”

Williams responded: “Me either, every time I watch it.”

A different individual even proposed what Sullivan might have been contemplating at that particular instant.

“‘I don’t see pictures, next book,’” the commenter joked.

I tried to get my baby baptized, then he smacked the Bible from priest’s hand
Candace Williams’ mother alleged that this event marked the first time the clergyman performed a baptism in that particular church. (TikTok/@nattyiceicebabyy)

Some questioned whether Sullivan’s slap indicated that he had made a definitive decision regarding his upbringing in the church.

“Baby is setting boundaries early in life and I’m here for it,” a user said.

“The baby has spoken,” another declared.

Kyle James Lee

Majority Owner of The AEGIS Alliance. I studied in college for Media Arts, Game Development. Talents include Writer/Article Writer, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Web Design and Development, Video Production, Social Media, and eCommerce.

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