“Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 292).
A mini catechism used at baptisms and on Easter and other special occasions, the Baptismal Covenant opens with a question-and-answer version of the statement of faith that is the Apostles’ Creed and adds five questions regarding how we, as Christians, are called to live out our faith.
The Baptismal Covenant
Celebrant : Do 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.
(Book of Common Prayer, pp. 304-305)
from: The Episcopal Church, USA web site:
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/bible