The Holy See's Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy
states that the feast of the Lord's Baptism "presents an excellent
opportunity for the faithful to be reminded of their rebirth as children
of God in Baptism." This can be done by a personal renewal of our
Baptismal vows either during the Mass after Communion (privately), or
any time (preferably before the Blessed Sacrament). This can also be
done, solemnly and with others, during an exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament (officiated by a priest). Kneeling before our Lord solemnly
exposed, holding a lighted candle, one can use the following formula:
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JESUS,
my Lord and my Redeemer, I adore You here present in the Blessed
Sacrament, and I thank You with all my heart for having received the
Sacrament of Baptism.
I
give You thanks because You have called me to the Faith of Your Holy
Catholic Church, made me a child of God, and infused into my soul the
supernatural life of sanctifying grace. I thank You because You have
made my soul and body a sacred dwelling and a living temple of the
Blessed Trinity, and called me to share in the dignity of Your royal
priesthood.
Therefore
I (name)... today, hereby, solemnly renew the promises of my Baptism:
to renounce Satan with all his works and empty promises, to believe all
the teachings of Your one, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, keep the
commandments of God and His Church, and to lead a life worthy of my
dignity as a Christian.
Grant, O Lord, Your divine grace, so that I may keep this solemn pledge until death. Amen.
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(Name and Signature)
Place: _____________________ Date: ______________________
The Te Deum may be sung, and the ceremony closed with benediction.
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