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When you profess the faith, that is. At the Baptism of an infant, the parents and godparents are asked, “Do you renounce Satan, and all his works and all his empty promises?” (If the person being baptized is at the age of reason, 7 or older, he is asked the question directly.) If the answer is yes, then the priest or deacon proceeds with “Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth?” And so on.

After Baptism, Christians — when they’re at the age of reason — are expected to publicly profess the faith by reciting or singing the Nicene Creed at Mass with the entire congregation. Want to know more about what happens at Baptism? Head over to Chapter 8.