Do Catholics have a "profession of faith" in Jesus Christ before baptism?

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Do Catholics have a β€œprofession of faith” in Jesus Christ before baptism in older catechisms?

The short answer is yes.

The Baltimore Catechism states:

Q. 647. What are the chief ceremonies used in solemn baptism, and what do they signify?

A. The chief ceremonies used in solemn baptism are:

  1. A profession of faith and renouncement of the devil to signify our worthiness;

  2. The placing of salt in the mouth to signify the wisdom imparted by faith;

  3. The holding of the priest's stole to signify our reception into the Church;

  4. The anointing to signify the strength given by the Sacrament;

  5. The giving of the white garment or cloth to signify our sinless state after baptism; and

  6. The giving of the lighted candle to signify the light of faith and fire of love that should dwell in our souls.

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