The Baptismal Covenant
Question
Do you believe in God the Father?
Response I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
Question
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
Response
I believe in
Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose
again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Question
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
Response
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the
communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and
the life everlasting.
Question
Will you continue
in the apostles’ teaching and
fellowship, in the breaking
of bread, and
in the prayers?
Response
I will, with God’s help.
Question Will you persevere in resisting evil, and,
whenever you fall into sin, repent and
return to the
Lord?
Response I will, with God’s help.
Question Will you proclaim by word and example
the Good News of God in Christ?
Response
I will, with God’s help.
Question
Will you
seek and serve Christ in all persons,
loving your neighbor as yourself?
Response I will, with God’s help.
Question Will you strive for justice and peace
among all people, and respect the dignity
of every human being?
Response I will, with God’s help.