37 - Creed - Handout

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3D HANDOUT: THE APOSTLES’ CREED

The word “creed” comes from the Latin word credo, which means “I believe”. The Apostles’ Creed is
a summary, or short version, of the beliefs of Jesus’ chosen followers. The Apostles’ Creed is most
commonly recited at the beginning of the Rosary, and it is a good one to memorize. When we say the
Creed and believe the words we say we draw close to God. Saint Ambrose called the Creed “the
treasure of our soul”.
Using the clues below each line, fill in the blanks to complete the Apostles’ Creed.
1. I believe in God _____father______________________ almighty, creator of
(First person of the Blessed Trinity)
______heaven___________________ and earth.
(our true home)
2. And in Jesus Christ, his only _____son____________________, our Lord.

(male child)
3. Who conceived by the _________holy spirit ______________________ and born of
(Third Person of the Trinity)
the Virgin ________mary_______________.
(Jesus’ Mother)
4. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was ___crucified________________, died and was buried.
(executed on a cross)
5. He descended into hell.
6. On the __3rd_________________________ day he rose again from the dead.
(between second & fourth)
7. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the __right________ hand of God the Father almighty.
(opposite of left)
8. From there he will come to judge the living and the ________dead_________________.
(not living)
9. I ____believe____________ in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic _church____________,

(put faith in) (Christian place of worship)
the communion of ______priests___________________________,

(holy people)
10. the forgiveness of ______sins______________________, the resurrection of the body, and
(moral wrongs)
11. _______life_________________ everlasting.
(opposite of death) Amen
Source: 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. (Ignatius Press, San
Francisco, California, 1996), page 41.
PF.3E HANDOUT: THE NICENE CREED
At each Sunday Mass, after the priest gives a homily, we stand together and “profess our faith”, that
is, recite a summary of the most important beliefs we share as members of the Church. The
profession of faith we make is usually the Nicene Creed. This Creed (“creed” comes from the Latin
word credo, or “I believe”) was composed as a result of two great councils of bishops, help in the cities
of Nicaea and Constantinople in the fourth century. Think of it: for sixteen centuries Catholics have
professed this same summary of our faith!
Read over the Creed. Then answer the questions on the below.
1. I believe in one God, the Father, almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is visible
and invisible.
2. I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all
ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made,
consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.
3. For us men and for our salvation he come down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit
was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became a man.
4. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death, and was buried.
5. And rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and
is seated at the right hand of the Father.
6. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
7. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
Who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
8. I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
9. I confess on Baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
10. And I look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.
Amen
PF.3F THE NICENE CREED QUESTIONS
Refer to the words of the Nicene Creed to answer the questions.
1. What personal name do we use when we talk about, or to, the Almighty God, Creator of
everything?
The personal name that we use is Father.
2. The Son of God was not created by God, as Adam was. In a way that is beyond our human
understanding, he comes from the Father while always existing with the Father. What two
words in the Creed express this mystery?
Jesus is begotten from God but not consubstantial to him.
3. Why did the Son of God become man?

By the power of the holy spirit and incarnated through virgin mary.
4. What was the name of the Roman ruler who permitted the crucifixions of Jesus Christ?
The name of the Roman ruler was Pontius Pilate.
5. What three things did Jesus willingly undergo “for our sake”?
For our sake, Jesus suffered being crucified, death and buried.
6. Jesus’ coming, his death, and his Resurrection were not an accident, but part of God’s eternal
plan. What do we call the writings in which this plan of salvation is revealed?
The writings are called scriptures.
7. Where is Christ now?

He is ascended into heaven and seated at the right hand side of god.
8. The first time the Son of God came to earth it was in humility; only those with faith recognized
him. When he comes a second and final time, all will recognize him, and his authority will be
complete. How will he come?
He will be resurrected from the dead and until then the pastoral office will continue his
teachings.
9. The Holy Spirit comes from the Father and the Son, yet is just as fully God; the Three Persons
are One. What sentence is the Creed expresses this equality?
The sentence that expresses this is "I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who
proceeds from the Father and the Son.``
10. Through whom has the Holy Spirit spoken?

The holy spirit has spoken through the prophets.
11. What are the four characteristics, or marks, of Christ’s Church?
The four characteristics are holy, one, Catholic and apostolic.
12. What is the primary sacrament for the forgiveness of sins?

Baptism is the primary sacrament for the forgiveness of sins.
13. The Christian need not fear his own death nor the end of the world as we know it. What two
things do we hope for?
We hope for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.
Source: 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. (Ignatius Press, San
Francisco, California, 1996), page 42-43.
Reflection Questions
1) What is the difference between believing in something and understanding something?

Explain using one paragraph.
There is a difference between believing and understanding. To believe in something is to completely
trust and dedicate your heart and mind to something. For example, believing in God or a certain
religion. To understand something is to have knowledge on a certain topic. To illustrate, math or
hospitality. Therefore, there is a difference between believing and understanding something.
2) In regards to faith, what is something you believe in? Explain using one paragraph.
Something I believe in is gravity. Firstly, I believe gravity exists because I was always taught that in
school. Next, despite not being able to see it, I trust the conclusions made by scientists considering
that I feel the effects of gravity. Then, even though I have not personally experienced this, I have
heard from others about the lack of gravity in space which leads me to believe that gravity is real. In
conclusion, something that I believe in is gravity.

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3D HANDOUT: THE APOSTLES’ CREED

2. And in Jesus Christ, his only _son________________, our Lord.

9. I believe________ in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic _church____________,

the communion of priests_____________________,

8. I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

9. I confess on Baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

3. Why did the Son of God become man?

7. Where is Christ now?

10. Through whom has the Holy Spirit spoken?

12. What is the primary sacrament for the forgiveness of sins?

1) What is the difference between believing in something and understanding something?

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