The Apostle's Creed

The Apostle's Creed was not written by the Apostle's; it is the culmination of several centuries of reflection on the meaning of the Christian faith. The ancient church used this Creed to identify believers, to instruct new converts, and to provide a unifying confession of faith for worship and liturgy.

I

I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:

 

II

And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord:

 

III

Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary:

 

IV

Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried: He descended into hell:

 

V

The third day He rose again from the dead:

 

VI

He ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty:

 

VII

From thence he shall come to judge the Quick and the dead:

 

VIII

I believe in the Holy Ghost:

 

IX.

I believe a holy catholic Church: the communion of saints:

 

X.

The forgiveness of sins:

 

XI

The resurrection of the body:

 

XII

And the life everlasting. AMEN.