Decree on Study of the Faith
Before entering into any study of the Faith individually or with others, each participant shall make the Profession of Faith. Before entering into any discussion on disputed points with others who claim the name of Catholic the Profession of Faith shall be made by all. If one of the participants refuses to accept the infallible decision of the Church, he shall be immediately denounced to the Ordinary and avoided as the danger to the Faith that he is. PRAYER BEFORE CATECHISM STUDY OR OTHER SUCH CLASSES
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who was born into this world and who suffered. I believe also in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. I renounce Satan, and all his works, and all his allurements. I accept everything the Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, as She teaches and believes them, especially those things which are de fide ; of faith. I reject each and every error, which the one, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church rejects, as She rejects and condemns them, without reservation. Furthermore, I declare anathema, every heresy against the Holy Catholic Church, and likewise him whosoever has honored or believes any writings beyond those which the Catholic Church accepts ought to be held on the authority or has venerated them. Whatever the Holy and Universal Church believes and praises, I also believe and praise, and whoever they declare anathema, I declare anathema. I promise obedience to the supreme Pontiff of the Apostolic See and to his successor, Michael, under the testimony of Christ, affirming what the holy and universal Church affirms and condemning what she condemns. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son, Our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried: He descended into hell; the third day he arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven; sitteth at the right hand of God the Father almighty: from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. I renounce Satan, and all his works, and all his allurements. I accept everything the holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, as She teaches and believes them, especially those things which are de fide ; of faith. I reject each and every error, which the one, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church rejects, as She rejects and condemns them, without reservation. Furthermore, I declare anathema, every heresy against the Holy Catholic Church, and likewise him whosoever has honored or believes any writings beyond those which the Catholic Church accepts ought to be held on the authority or has venerated them. Whatever the Holy and Universal Church believes and praises, I also believe and praise, and whoever they declare anathema, I declare anathema. I promise obedience to the infallible supreme Pontiff of the Apostolic See and to his successor under the testimony of Christ, affirming what the holy and universal Church affirms and condemning what she condemns. I accept the authority of the Roman Pontiff, that when he shall decide a matter it is forever closed. I accept the laws of the Church as the Church interprets them and reject any interpretation that contradicts the interpretation of the Church. I submit fully to Pope Michael, Successor of St. Peter, to N , my Bishop and to N my pastor. If the pastoral office is vacant, then that part of the prayer is omitted, if the Diocesan See is vacant, then that part of the prayer is omitted, if the Papal See is vacant, then that part of the prayer is said as follows: I submit fully to the Pope to be soon elected as Successor of St. Peter and recognize the necessity of the Papacy. I submit fully to N , my Bishop and to N my pastor. This Profession of Faith shall be made in the following cases: 1. Upon entrance into the Church, upon admission as a convert if already baptized, unless another more complete form is prescribed. 2. Upon admission to the postulancy, novitiate or seminary. Decree On the Profession of Faith
ll those bound to make the Profession of Faith by Canon 1406 are bound to repeat it every Holy Saturday, publicly. All those among the laity, who have a position of responsibility (I.e. catechists, lay trustees, etc.) in the Church are bound to repeat their Profession by the simple form every Holy Saturday, unless lawfully impeded. Anyone who is impeded shall approach their superior to set another time, which must be within the time prescribed for fulfilling the Easter duty. (Palm Sunday to Low Sunday)Anyone refusing to fulfill this requirement, or failing to do so shall lose all rights to any privileges or revenues from the Church, until this duty is performed, and if they refuse, they shall be deprived of all offices. On Holy Saturday at a suitable hour in the morning the pastor (or in the Cathedral, the Ordinary) shall vest in surplice and violet stole and enter the Church, where all who must Profess that day are present.He shall kneel at the altar and make his profession, then rise and bless Easter water, then proceed to his seat before the altar and receive the professions of the other clergy and religious, then the laity. If this group be numerous, the clergy may make their profession as a body and likewise the laity.Immediately after the last profession of faith, the pastor shall sprinkle the people with holy water and proceed with the traditional blessing of houses. All those, who are obliged to profess their faith in this manner shall receive a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions, upon completion of this duty on Holy Saturday. The Faithful, who renew their Baptismal promises this day shall likewise gain the indulgence. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son, Our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried: He descended into hell; the third day he arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven; sitteth at the right hand of God the Father almighty: from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. I renounce Satan, and all his works, and all his allurements. I accept everything the holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, as She teaches and believes them, especially those things which are de fide ; of faith. I reject each and every error, which the one, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church rejects, as She rejects and condemns them, without reservation. Furthermore, I declare anathema, every heresy against the Holy Catholic Church, and likewise him whosoever has honored or believes any writings beyond those which the Catholic Church accepts ought to be held on the authority or has venerated them. Whatever the Holy and Universal Church believes and praises, I also believe and praise, and whoever they declare anathema, I declare anathema. I promise obedience to the infallible supreme Pontiff of the Apostolic See and to his successor under the testimony of Christ, affirming what the holy and universal Church affirms and condemning what she condemns. I accept the authority of the Roman Pontiff, that when he shall decide a matter it is forever closed. I accept the laws of the Church as the Church interprets them and reject any interpretation that contradicts the interpretation of the Church. I submit fully to Pope Michael, Successor of St. Peter. If a Catholic witness cannot be found, then sign the Profession of Faith and forward it to Ourselves for further instructions. All, who appear before Ourselves, must renew this Profession in Our presence, because the Profession of Faith is made in the presence of the lawful pastors, except when impossible. This shall be accomplished after suitable preparation during the week preceding the Consecration of Russia on August 22.
Issued in early 1992
Michael Fighting
"Michael…who standeth for…thy people," — Dan. 12:1-12
