Dive into the significance of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds, which serve as vital cornerstones of the Catholic faith. Explore the differences between the two and how the Nicene Creed expands on the beliefs of its predecessor. Discover how these creeds act as symbols of faith, fostering communion among believers. Reflect on their historical evolution and their roles in catechesis and baptismal rites, offering a unifying language amid modern challenges.
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Symbols of Faith
Creeds are called "symbols of faith" because like a broken seal, they signify recognition between believers.
This shared belief creates a sense of communion among those who profess the same creed.
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Creed Expansion
The Apostles' Creed is the original creed, summarizing early Christian beliefs.
The Nicene Creed expands upon it, clarifying Jesus' divinity in response to 4th-century challenges.
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Creeds as Summaries
Creeds distill core beliefs into concise summaries, essential for understanding and sharing faith.
They provide clarity and a common language for expressing complex theological concepts.
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This book by Phillip Cary delves into the history and meaning of the Nicene Creed, a central statement of faith in Christianity. Cary explains the Creed's historical setting, walks through its text line by line, and highlights its importance in expressing the gospel and the Trinity. The book helps readers gain a fresh appreciation for this ancient confession and its role in the global Christian church.
The Apostles' creed
The Apostles' creed
Sermons
Robert Eyton
This book contains a series of sermons that delve into the Apostles' Creed, a foundational statement of faith in Christianity. The sermons provide theological insights and spiritual reflections on the creed, making it a valuable resource for religious study and preaching.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
John H. McGoey
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a detailed and systematic presentation of the Catholic faith, covering topics such as the nature of God, the sacraments, moral teachings, and prayer. It serves as a reference for Catholics and those interested in understanding Catholic doctrine.
Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192.
This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy
Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) 
