e 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.

Q. 648. Should one who, in case of necessity, has been baptized with
private baptism, be afterwards brought to the Church to have the
ceremonies of solemn baptism completed?
A. One who, in case of necessity, has been baptized with private baptism
should afterwards be brought to the Church to have the ceremonies of
solemn baptism completed, because these ceremonies are commanded by the
Church and bring down blessings upon us.

Q. 649. Is solemn baptism given with any special kind of water?
A. Solemn baptism is given with consecrated water; that is, water mixed
with holy oil and blessed for baptism on Holy Saturday and on the
Saturday before Pentecost. It is always kept in the baptismal font in
the baptistry--a place near the door of the Church set apart for
baptism.

Q. 650. {159} What is Baptism of desire?
A. Baptism of desire is an ardent wish to receive Baptism, and to do all
that God has ordained for our salvation.

Q. 651. {160} What is Baptism of blood?
A. Baptism of blood is the shedding of one's blood for the faith of
Christ.

Q. 652. What is the baptism of blood most commonly called?
A. The baptism of blood is most commonly called martyrdom, and those who
receive it are called martyrs. It is the death one patiently suffers
from the enemies of our religion, rather than give up Catholic faith or
virtue. We must not seek martyrdom, though we must endure it when it
comes.

Q. 653. {161} Is Baptism of desire or of blood sufficient to produce the
effects of Baptism of water?
A. Baptism of desire or of blood is sufficient to produce the effects of
the Baptism of water, if it is impossible to receive the Baptism of
water.

Q. 654. How do we know that the baptism of desire or of blood will save
us when it is impossible to receive the baptism of water?
A. We know that baptism of desire or of blood will save us when it is
impossible to receive the baptism of water, from Holy Scripture, which
teaches that love of God and perfect contrition can secure the remission
of sins; and also that Our Lord promises salvation to those who lay down
their life for His sake or for His teaching.

Q. 655. {162} What do we promise in Baptism?
A. In Baptism we promise to renounce the devil, with all his works and
pomps.

Q. 656. What do we mean by the "pomps" of the devil?
A. By the pomps of