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I believe.
Do you also believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, born and suffered?
Let them say: I believe.
Do you believe also in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the remission of sins, the resurrection of the flesh, and life everlasting after death?
Let them say: I believe.
Then the priest, receiving the child and placing her upon his left hand, anoints her with the oil of the catechumens with his thumb, making a cross on the chest and between the shoulder blades, and he shall say: M.
And I anoint you with the oil of salvation in Christ Jesus our Lord, that you may have eternal life.
Then let him say in the vernacular: M.
Do you wish to be baptized?
And let them say: I do. And then the priest, immersing or pouring water three times, shall say: M.
And I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
And when the girl is lifted from the font, he anoints her on the crown of the head with chrism, saying:
Let us pray.
Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has regenerated you through water and the Holy Spirit, and who has given you the remission of all sins, may He Himself anoint you with the chrism of salvation in Christ Jesus our Lord unto life everlasting. Amen.
Afterward, let him place a white cloak upon her, saying: M.
Receive the white, holy, and immaculate garment, which you may carry before the tribunal of Christ, that you may have eternal life. Amen. Go in peace.