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Raphael, The Transfiguration: Christ raised in light above the apostles

What Christians have said for 1,600+ years

The Creed

The Apostles’ Creed: the Church of Rome’s ancient baptismal summary. Twelve lines. Everything else hangs on them. CCC 194

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

    It all starts with God, the First and the Last. CCC 198 CCC 279

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

    God sent His own Son. CCC 422

  3. Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary

    God became one of us, for us. CCC 456 CCC 484

  4. Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried

    The cross is at the center of the Good News. CCC 571

  5. He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again

    Death didn’t get the last word. CCC 631

  6. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father

    He’s Lord of the living and the dead. CCC 659 CCC 668

  7. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead

    History is going somewhere. CCC 668

  8. I believe in the Holy Spirit

    No one can even say “Jesus is Lord” without him. CCC 683

  9. The holy catholic Church, the communion of saints

    One family, in heaven and on earth. CCC 748 CCC 946

  10. The forgiveness of sins

    Mercy is built into the Creed itself. CCC 976

  11. The resurrection of the body

    Your body matters. It’s going to be raised. CCC 988

  12. And life everlasting. Amen.

    The finish line is life, not death. CCC 1020