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When all have been presented the Celebrant asks the parents and godparents
Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life?
Parents and Godparents
I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant
Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ?
Parents and Godparents
I will, with God’s help.
Then the Celebrant asks the following questions of the candidates who can speak for themselves, and of the parents and godparents who speak on behalf of the infants and younger children
| Question | Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? |
| Answer | I renounce them. |
| Question | Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? |
| Answer | I renounce them. |
| Question | Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? |
| Answer | I renounce them. |
| Question | Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? |
| Answer | I do. |
| Question | Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? |
| Answer | I do. |
302Holy Baptism
