5 • Read each of them carefully. • Highlight the most important words or phrases in each statement. • Make sure that you know what you must answer when the Celebrant asks you the questions. • Write two or three of them in your own words. Celebrant Do you reject Satan and all his works and all his empty promises? Your response I do. Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth? Your response I do. Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, suffered death and was buried, rose again from the dead and is seated at the right hand of the Father? Your response I do. Celebrant Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who today through the Sacrament of Confirmation is given to you in a special way just as he was given to the Apostles on the day of Pentecost? Your response I do. Celebrant Do you believe in the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting? Your response I do. Celebrant This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus our Lord. All the people in the church answer: Amen. BAPTISMAL PROMISES At the time of your Baptism your parents and godparents renewed the commitment to the faith. It was this faith that they have passed on to you. Now it is your turn to pronounce this same commitment for yourself. It is essential that you understand the commitment you are about to make. The following statements will be used at the ceremony of Confirmation. THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS WILL BE USED AT THE CEREMONY OF CONFIRMATION. RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL PROMISES
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