The Baptismal Covenant

In honor of the new name of this Blog, I thought it would be appropriate to post The Baptismal Covenant. It has been over a month since we have renewed our Baptismal Covenants. I think many times we all need a little reminder of that which was promised for us and that which we promised for ourselves.

CelebrantDo you believe in God the Father?
People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People 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.

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People 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.

Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and
fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the
prayers?
People I will, with God's help

Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever
you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People I will, with God's help

Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good
News of God in Christ?
People I will, with God's help

Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving
your neighbor as yourself?
People I will, with God's help


Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all
people, and respect the dignity of every human
being?
People I will, with God's help