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Profession of Faith · Nicene Creed

Profess the faith of the Church in the Triune God.

Profession of Faith · Nicene Creed — devotional artwork

About this prayer

The Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed is a central profession of Christian faith. This is a traditional English devotional rendering, not the current Roman Missal translation; use the parish’s approved text during Mass.

Prayer text

Everyone

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.

Everyone

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God. Born of the Father before all ages. God of God, Light of Light, true God of true God. Begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father: by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary: and was made man. He was crucified also for us, suffered under Pontius Pilate, and was buried. And the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven: and sitteth at the right hand of the Father. And he shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead: of whose kingdom there shall be no end.

Everyone

And in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and giver of life: who proceedeth from the Father and the Son. Who together with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified: who spoke by the prophets. And one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead. And the life of the world to come. Amen.

A MOMENT WITH GOD

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Use the complete text above. When praying together, one person reads the Prayer leader lines and everyone joins in the responses. When praying alone, read both parts. Pause briefly between prayers.

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