Article 3

OF ASPOSTLES’ CREED CATHOLIC FAITH

Report in Religion 4

By:
Jeian Ashley Maasin, Jesse Lendio & Mark Chris Cagaquit
Objectives
 At the end of the lesson the student will learn
about the Article of Faith Apostles’ Creed
 They will learn about the meaning of Article 3
What is the Catholic
Apostles’ Creed
 What is The Catholic Apostles' Creed?
 The word “creed” comes from the Latin
word “credo,” which means to believe or a
commitment to and profession of faith. The
Catechism of the Catholic Church defines
a creed as a symbol of faith. The Apostles’
Creed is one of the Prayers of the Rosary
and gets its name because it is considered
a summary of each apostle’s faith.
 What is The Catholic Apostles' Creed?
 The Apostles’ Creed is also known as
“Apostolicum,” a profession of faith used
in the Catholic Church. Previously, the
Apostles’ Creed was said to be composed
by the 12 Apostles. Now, the creed is
thought to have been developed from
initial interrogations of catechumens,
people receiving instructions to be
baptized.
What is The Catholic Apostles' Creed?
 The current Apostles’ Creed resembles
aspects of the baptismal creed used in
Roman churches in the 3rd and 4th
centuries. The Apostles’ Creed reached
its final iteration in the early 7th century.
Over time, the Apostles’ Creed replaced
other baptismal creeds and was
determined as the official profession of
faith for the Catholic Church during Pope
Innocent III’s tenure.
What is The Catholic Apostles' Creed?
 The Catholic version of the Apostles’
Creed is used daily in personal worship
and during baptisms. While the Apostles’
Creed is regularly used in the church, it is
also an excellent creed for
personal reflection and prayer.
 Who Wrote
the Apostles’
Creed?
Who Wrote the Apostles' Creed?
 The author of the old Apostles’ Creed is
unknown. While the Apostles’ Creed is not
in the Bible, it expresses fundamental
biblical doctrines and beliefs.
Traditionally, many people believe the
Apostles’ Creed was written by the
Apostles, with each Apostle adding a
specific portion to the creed. However,
there is no textual or historical information
to suggest the Apostles produced the creed.
Who Wrote the Apostles' Creed?
 Despite its unknown origins, the
Apostles’ Creed has strong ties to the
Apostles’ beliefs and teachings. A
shortened version of the Apostles’ Creed
can be traced back to as early as the
second century. At first, the Apostles’
Creed was used during baptisms, but it
also appeared in some martyrdom
accounts.
Who Wrote the Apostles' Creed?
 The Apostles’ Creed was created in response to
heresy, defending the Christian faith and
Gospel. The creed was to help articulate the
foundational aspects of the Catholic faith
against heresy, specifically Gnosticism, which
denied Christ’s incarnation, divine creation,
salvation by faith in Christ and the deity of
Christ. The articles of the Apostles’ Creed were
effective tools to profess faith and defend the
Catholic faith in the face of heresy.
What is the meaning
of the
Apostles' Creed for
Catholics?
What is the meaning of the Apostles' Creed for Catholics?

 Church uses Gospel stories and brief

formulas, which were largely intended
for baptism. Baptismal candidates could
memorize these formulas and practice
their teachings. As the Catholic Church
spread throughout the world, gaining
many new followers, it required a
common language to express the
church’s beliefs.
What is the meaning of the Apostles' Creed for Catholics?
 The Apostles’ Creed was one aspect of a
common language, allowing unification
between Catholics worldwide and ensuring all
Catholics shared the same beliefs. At its core,
the Apostles’ Creed is a profession of faith in
God and His teachings, and it includes articles
about each of the three persons of the Holy
Trinity. The Apostles’ Creed serves as a concise
summary of Catholics’ beliefs and the core
aspects of the Scripture and God’s teachings.
What is the meaning of the Apostles' Creed for Catholics?
 Additionally, the Apostles’ Creed is also used
as a measure or rule of faith, as its articles are
deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition and
Scripture. When reciting the Apostles’ Creed,
Catholics throughout the world can be
confident that they are professing beliefs
shared by the whole Catholic Church. The
Apostles’ Creed also helps safeguard the
Catholic faith and defend it from heresy and
certain challenges.
Article 3
OF ASPOSTLES’ CREED CATHOLIC FAITH
 Article 3:
“He was conceived by the power of the
Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin
Mary.”
What do you think is the meaning of this
sentence?
 This article affirms that Jesus Christ has human nature in the sense that he was
born of a human mother, the Virgin Mary. At the same time, despite being born
of a human mother, Jesus also has divine nature because he was born of the
Holy Spirit and not a human father. Jesus Christ is considered both man and
God, fully divine and fully human.