bishop interview

Matix turned 8 in September, and that is how old you have to be (or older) if you decide to be baptized into our church. I understand that most kids do whatever religious things their parents do, but Paul and I really wanted Matix to make his own choice and be happy with it. He decided to not get baptized the minute he turned 8. He had a lot of questions, we read from a book I have called "World Religions" and he prayed a lot. After a while, he decided he wanted to be baptized into our church and we were proud of him for taking time to actually think about it. In order to be allowed to do that though, each person must meet with the bishop and be interviewed, making sure they know what it means to be baptized, and why it's important to keep your promises you make at baptism. Matt was thrilled that he "passed" his interview, and the bishop talked to me privately about how impressed he was with Matix's large scope religious understanding. We're so proud of you Matix for making your own choice and sticking to it.  Here is Matix with Bishop Ma'ake, just after his interview.