THE APOSTLES CREED

The Apostles Creed is a brief statement of our core beliefs as Catholics.  It is called the
Apostle’s Creed because our ancient traditions date the profession of our faith back to
the Apostles themselves.  It was created for the first time in Rome toward the end of the
2nd century.

Anyone who asked to be baptized was required to make this profession of faith before
their entry into the church.  This ensured that the new catechumens agreed with the
core teachings of Christianity, before they were baptized.  Even today, when we recite
the Apostles Creed together, it is an affirmation of our agreement with the truths of
Christianity contained in these words.  The Apostles Creed is the foundation of our
Catholic faith, and is the first part that the Catechism of the Catholic Church is founded
on.

Where is The Apostles Creed Found

in the Bible?
The Apostles Creed is divided into twelve statements which are founded entirely in
scripture:

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, (Mt 5 :45)
Creator of heaven and earth, (Gen 1:1;  Rom 1:20)
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, (Mt 3:17;  Phil 2:12)
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, (Lk 1:35)
born of the Virgin Mary, (Lk 2:7)
suffered under Pontius Pilate, (Jn 19:16)
was crucified, died, and was buried. (Jn 19:29 – 42)
He descended into hell; (1 Pet 3:19 – 20)
on the third day He rose again from the dead, (Mt 28:1-10; Jn 20:11-18)
He ascended in heaven, (Lk 24:51)
and sits at the right hand of God, (Heb 1:3)
the Father almighty; (Mk 14:36)
from thence He shall come again (Mt 16: 27;  Acts 10:39)
to judge the living and the dead. (1 Cor 15: 51)
I believe in the Holy Spirit, (Jn 14:15 – 20;  Acts 1:7 – 8)
the Holy Catholic Church, (Mt 16:18 – 19;  Eph 5:26-27;  Col 1:24)
the communion of Saints, (Mt 28:19 – 20; 2 Cor 11:13; 1 Cor 15: 33)
the forgiveness of sins, (Jn 20:22 – 23)
the resurrection of the body, (1Cor 15:51 – 54;  1 Thes 4:13 – 18)
and life everlasting. (1 Jn 5:20)
Amen.

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THE EIGHT BEATITUDES OF JESUS

"Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Gospel of St. Matthew 5:3-10

THE BEATITUDES THE LORD’S PRAYER

Poor in spirit  Our Father
Those who mourn  Your kingdom come
Meek  Your will be done on earth
Those who hunger for righteousness  Give us our daily bread
Merciful  Forgive us our debts
Pure in heart  Hallowed be Your name
Peacemaker  Forgive us our debts
Persecuted for righteousness  Lead us not into temptation
All kinds of evil against you  Deliver us from evil