When are baptismal promises renewed during the RCIA process?

When are baptismal promises renewed during the RCIA process?

• A. They are renewed at the Profession of Faith and in the Easter baptismal vows
• B. They are renewed only at Baptism
• C. They are never renewed
• D. They are renewed only at Confirmation

Answer: (A)

In RCIA the baptismal promises are reaffirmed at two key moments as the person moves toward full reception into the Church. First, at the Profession of Faith, the catechumen publicly declares belief and renounces Satan and his works, effectively renewing the baptismal promises in preparation for baptism. Then, at the Easter Vigil, those being baptized (the catechumens) renew their baptismal vows again in the baptismal rite, embracing the Creed and the renunciations as they are welcomed into the Church. This dual renewal shows that entering the Christian life is a process of continually affirming faith. The other options don’t fit because the promises aren’t renewed only at Baptism, never renewed, or renewed only at Confirmation.

In RCIA the baptismal promises are reaffirmed at two key moments as the person moves toward full reception into the Church. First, at the Profession of Faith, the catechumen publicly declares belief and renounces Satan and his works, effectively renewing the baptismal promises in preparation for baptism. Then, at the Easter Vigil, those being baptized (the catechumens) renew their baptismal vows again in the baptismal rite, embracing the Creed and the renunciations as they are welcomed into the Church. This dual renewal shows that entering the Christian life is a process of continually affirming faith. The other options don’t fit because the promises aren’t renewed only at Baptism, never renewed, or renewed only at Confirmation.