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Definition: Renewal of Baptismal Promises

An important moment that takes place at special times during the liturgical year, particularly at the Easter liturgies and at Baptisms, when the presider will turn to the community and ask us to renew our commitment: literally, to make new (re-new) those statements that define us as Catholics. Typically, they are statements that were made for you if you were baptized as a baby.

The promises have two parts. First comes the rejection of Satan and sin. You publicly state what you won't accept as a Catholic. The priest chooses one of two versions and you answer "I do." The first version asks "Do you reject Satan?" "And all his works?" "And all his empty promises?" The second version asks, "Do you reject sin so as to live in the freedom of God's children?" "Do you reject the glamour of evil and refuse to be mastered by sin?" "Do you reject Satan, father of sin and prince of darkness?"

The second part, the Profession of Faith, lays out for all to hear—especially yourself—just what it is that you believe that makes you a Catholic. Again, you answer "I do" when the priest asks these three quesitons: "Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth?" "Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?" "Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting?"

Source:
Youth Update Glossary
St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2002

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Adam and Eve?

Some people say that Adam and Eve weren’t real. Then why is their story in the Bible? How do we know what is real?

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Source:Youth Update GlossarySt. Anthony Messenger Press, 2002

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Source:
Youth Update Glossary
St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2002