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Renewing Baptismal Promises
A private renewal of rejection of sin and faith in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
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Baptism joins a person to Christ, frees from sin, and begins a life of grace in the Church. Privately renewing baptismal promises helps a Catholic reject sin and reaffirm the Creed.
The Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
I reject sin and every false promise that draws me away from God. I reject the glamor of evil and refuse to make peace with what destroys charity. I renounce Satan, the author and prince of sin.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I 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.
I 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.
Father, keep me faithful to the grace of Baptism and make my life a living witness to Jesus Christ. Amen.
Important Catholic Boundary
This private devotion recalls Baptism; it does not repeat the sacrament. At Mass or another liturgical celebration, use the approved wording provided by the Church rather than this private arrangement.
Renunciation and Faith
The promises have two inseparable movements: a real no to sin and a real yes to the Triune God. Renunciation without faith becomes grim self-reliance; profession without conversion becomes empty words.
Living the Promises
- Make Sunday Mass the anchor of the week.
- Confess grave sin and return promptly after a fall.
- Practice the works of mercy.
- Reject occult and superstitious practices.
- Remember the dignity of every baptized person.
A Catholic Practice Plan
Renew these promises on the anniversary of your Baptism, at Easter, or when making a serious new beginning. If possible, learn your baptismal date.
Sources and Editorial Notes
This page is self-contained. These open sources are supplied for verification and deeper study.
- Catechism of the Catholic Church: The Sacrament of Baptism
Official teaching on baptismal grace, promises, and new life in Christ. - Catechism of the Catholic Church: The Virtues
Official teaching on human and theological virtues and growth in holiness.
This private devotional form is original CatholicG33k wording based on Catholic baptismal faith; it is not presented as an approved liturgical text.