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Do Catholics have a βprofession of faithβ 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:
A profession of faith and renouncement of the devil to signify our worthiness;
The placing of salt in the mouth to signify the wisdom imparted by faith;
The holding of the priest's stole to signify our reception into the Church;
The anointing to signify the strength given by the Sacrament;
The giving of the white garment or cloth to signify our sinless state after baptism; and
The giving of the lighted candle to signify the light of faith and fire of love that should dwell in our souls.