The Apostles' Creed

Taddeo di Bartolo.  Christ and the Twelve Apostles (circa 1400)

The Apostles' Creed is a statement of our faith and summarizes the beliefs of the Christian church.  It is based on the teachings of the apostles and the early Christian church.


I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.


I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the Holy Spirit

and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again 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 the life everlasting. Amen.