Introduction To The Creed

1.
THE APOSTLES’ CREED

The book is a complete explanation
of the 12 Articles of the Apostles’
Creed.
INTRODUCTION
TO THE CREED
To purchase the Book, or for theological
inquiries (e-mails only), contact the author:
AUTHOR Rev. Fr. Paolo O. Pirlo, SHMI
EDITION 1st Edition, Manila, May 19, 2013
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2. NIHIL OBSTAT
& IMPRIMATUR
 NIHIL OBSTAT: a Latin
phrase meaning “There is
nothing wrong,” it is a
certification, coming from
the Censor Librorum
delegated by a Bishop, that
a book contains nothing
contrary to the Catholic
Faith and Morals.
 IMPRIMATUR, a Latin
phrase meaning “It can be
printed,” it is the
permission, coming from a
Bishop, that a book can be
printed.
3. A CATECHIST’S PRAYER
Loving Father, giver of all that is,
help me to remember that every gift
I have comes from you. Expand my
vision so that I can appreciate your
goodness in the world around me.
Jesus, our Redeemer, you are
the path to the treasures of my
heart and soul. Strengthen my
commitment to be a catechist and
deepen my capacity to share your
truth with those in my care.
Holy Spirit, Love Divine, all life
and energy flows from you.
Illuminate my thoughts and
intensify my desire to grow ever
deeper in my faith.
I lift up my prayer to you, God—
Father, Son, and Spirit—in humility
and hope. Amen.
4. WHAT ARE
THE FOUR
PILLARS OF
THE CHURCH?
The Catholic Church
is like a house
based on four
pillars:
1) CREED,
2) SACRAMENTS,
3) COMMANDMENTS,
4) OUR FATHER.

5. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE
FOUR PILLARS OF CHRISTIANITY?
The Four Pillars correspond to Faith, Public Worship, Morals, and
Personal Prayer; without which the Christian faithful is incomplete.
CREED: SACRAMENTS: COMMANDMENTS: OUR FATHER:

representing representing our representing representing
our faith; Public Worship; our Morals; our Personal
what we must what we must
what we must Prayer; how
celebrate as a do.
believe. community. must we pray.

6. WHAT IS THE APOSTLES’ CREED?
 The Apostles’ Creed is the summary of the basic truths
of Christianity. It is composed of 12 articles,
corresponding to the number of the Apostles.
 According to tradition, each of them composed an
article under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

7. WHY DID THE APOSTLES
COMPOSE THE CREED?
The Apostles composed the Creed for two reasons:
1. To synthesize the teachings of Jesus, which were
immense.
2. To preserve the
integrity of the
Gospel from
the danger of
adding or
removing any
belief.

8. WHY IS THE CREED ALSO CALLED
THE SYMBOL OF FAITH?
 The Creed is also called
the Symbol of Faith
because it certifies the
true teaching of Christ.
 At the time of the
apostles, a contract was
closed by breaking a
tablet and giving each
party one half of it. The
half-tablet, known as
symbolon, was to be
attached to the other half
anytime there was a need
to authenticate the deal.
9. WHAT IS THE NICENE CREED?
 The Nicene Creed is
the symbol of faith
approved during the
Council of Nicea in
325 AD.
 It was convoked by
Emperor Constantine
the Great to solve the
heresy of Arius, a
priest from Alexandria
of Egypt, who denied
the divine nature of
Jesus.
10. WHAT IS THE
NICENO-CONSTANTINOPOLITAN CREED?
 The Nicene Creed was The
revised at the First Council Holy
of Constantinople in 381 Spirit
AD, and thereafter was is God.
known as the Niceno-
Constantinopolitan Creed.
 The Council was convened
by Emperor Theodosius to
declare the divinity of the
Holy Spirit, that was
denied by Macedonius,
Bishop of Constantinople.
11. WHERE CAN WE FIND NICEA AND CONSTANTINOPLE?
Nicea and Constantinople are located in modern Turkey.

12. COMPARISON OF THE TWO CREEDS

13. How do the Apostles’ Creed and the
Nicene Creed differ?
 Both Creeds are composed of 12 articles,
corresponding to the number of the Apostles,
and divided into three parts: God the Father
(The Creator); God the Son (The Redeemer);
God the Holy Spirit (The Sanctifier).
 However, the Nicene Creed is more explicit and
detailed concerning the divinity of the Son
(Article 2) denied by Arius, and of the Holy Spirit
(Article 8) denied by Macedonius.
 The two Creeds are holy and can be used during
the Mass (at the discretion of the celebrating
priest).
14. THE MISSION OF THE APOSTLES

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THE APOSTLES’ CREED

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CREED: SACRAMENTS: COMMANDMENTS: OUR FATHER:

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Nicea and Constantinople are located in modern Turkey.

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