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.