| | the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. |
| Bishop | Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? |
| People | I will, with God’s help. |
| Bishop | Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? |
| People | I will, with God’s help. |
| Bishop | Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? |
| People | I will, with God’s help. |
| Bishop | Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? |
| People | I will, with God’s help. |
| Bishop | Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? |
| People | I will, with God’s help. |
Prayers for the Candidates
The Bishop then says to the congregation
Let us now pray for these persons who have renewed their commitment to Christ.
The petitions on pages 305‑306 may be used.
A period of silence follows.
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