The Apostles' Creed 

The Apostles' Creed evolved into its present form by the seventh century, although much of the text originated the first century. It is the creed par excellence of Baptism, widely used when candidates declare their readiness for membership in the Body of Christ and recited during the Great Vigil of Easter as a reminder of our baptismal covenant.

From the United Church of Christ:

Testimonies of Faith

 

There are two versions here. The first is the modern English version, developed and adopted by the English Language Liturgical Commission in 1988. The second is the traditional version as it was received in the 8^th C.

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
    creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's 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 to the dead.
    On the third day he rose again;
    he ascended into heaven,
    he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
    and 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.

*The word "catholic" refers not to the Roman Catholic Church, but to the universal church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
 

 

The Apostles' Creed 

 

I believe in GOD THE FATHER Almighty;

    Maker of heaven and earth.

 

And in JESUS CHRIST his only (begotten) Son our Lord;

    who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,

    born of the Virgin Mary;

    suffered under Pontius Pilate,

    was crucified, dead, and buried;

    he descended into hell;

    the third day he rose from the dead;

    he ascended into heaven;

    and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;

    from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the HOLY GHOST;

    the holy catholic* Church;

    the communion of saints;

    the forgiveness of Sins;

    the resurrection of the body;

    and the life everlasting.

 

Amen.

 

 

*The word "catholic" refers not to the Roman Catholic Church, but to the universal church of the Lord Jesus Christ.