The Apostles' Creed
Traditional Catholic Prayers
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 Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
Amen.
📜History
The Apostles' Creed dates back to the early Church, traditionally attributed to the teachings of the Apostles themselves. While not written by them directly, it contains the essential elements of their teaching. This creed has been used since the 2nd century as a baptismal confession and remains a fundamental statement of Christian faith.
🕊️How to Pray
- Begin with the Sign of the Cross.
- Stand while reciting the Creed as a sign of your firm faith.
- Pray slowly and deliberately, reflecting on each article of faith.
- Bow slightly at the mention of Jesus' incarnation ('who was conceived...').
- Consider the meaning of each statement as you profess it.
- Use this prayer especially during times of doubt or questioning.
- Remember this is your personal profession of faith.
- Conclude with the Sign of the Cross.
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