I promise to love and care for you,

through times of joy and times of sorrow,

to rejoice when you are happy,

and grieve when you suffer,

to share your interests,

and hopes for the future,

to try to understand you
even when I do not agree,

to do all in my power
to help you be your true self,

the person God calls you to be.

In all this, I ask for God's help,

now and in the days to come.