 On Maundy Thursday, 1823, he renounced Judaism in the presence of Archbishop Quélen, in Paris, was baptized the following (Holy) Saturday, and on Easter morning received his first Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Confirmation.Two daughters and an infant son were also baptized.His two daughters entered the order of Notre Dame de Charité du Bon Pasteur d'Angers and his son became an ecclesiastic.