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I BELIEVE

Explore the origins and significance of the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed of 381 and its use as a theological yardstick in Christian history. This creed, with its 'I believe' declaration, affirms our individual faith while connecting us with believers throughout history. Delve into the creed's teachings on the nature of God, the Trinity, and the divinity of Jesus, guiding us to affirm our beliefs in visible and invisible realities. Discover the creed's profound link to the Easter hope of resurrection and its relevance in shaping our understanding of core Christian doctrines.

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I BELIEVE

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  1. I BELIEVE

  2. ORIGINS Emperor Constantine and the Fathers of the First Council of Nicaea of 325 holding the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed of 381

  3. Symbolum • The purpose of a creed is to act as a yardstick of correct belief. • The creeds of Christianity have been drawn up at times of conflict about doctrine: acceptance or rejection of a creed served to distinguish believers and deniers of a particular doctrine or set of doctrines. • For that reason a creed was called in Greek a σύμβολον, a word that meant half of a broken object which, when placed together with the other half, verified the bearer's identity. • The Greek word passed through Latin "symbolum" into English "symbol", which only later took on the meaning of an outward sign of something

  4. I rather than we… • This revised text begins with ‘ I believe’ • To assert our personal faith together with other believers • Each of us has to say our yes over and over again • Literal translation of the Latin CREDO

  5. Visible and invisible • Makes this line more precise • Some things that are visible by nature are actually unseen • Your relatives who live in Lanarkshire are visible but unseen to you • We believe that God is the maker not only of things we cannot see • But also realities that are invisible: • Saints • Angels • These occupy our worship space!

  6. Only Begotten Son • This connects more closely with the Gloria • Jesus did not just materialise as the Son of God • But we also believe that he was not a created • He we intentionally begotten • His presence has always been part of the divine plan

  7. Born of the Father before all ages • This phrase connects with the Gospel of John: • In the beginning was the word and the word was with God….. • We use this phrase in the hymns of the Christmas liturgy • Jesus dwelt with the Father before time began • This points towards the full identity of Jesus • He was, he is and he will be……

  8. Consubstantial • Replaces the expression: of one Being • It describes the relationship of Jesus with the Father • This word is closer to the Latin • Consubstantialem • The question of how Jesus relates to the Father is important • Same substance as • Jesus in not like anything else or anyone else

  9. Was incarnate • This is more directly linked to the Latin… • Incarnatus est • Links with Johns Gospel • My flesh is real flesh • My blood is real blood • Jesus didn’t take on the appearance of being human • He is fully human

  10. Adored • This sticks more closely to the Latin • And is translated in this way throughout the Missal • Connects with Qui cum patre er filio simul adoratur • Our doctrine of the Trinity….

  11. I confess • This replace ‘we acknowledge’ is more direct in expressions • Corresponds to the Latin Confiteor • Means in this context to profess belief in…. • Involves head and heart

  12. I look forward to the resurrection • A clear translation of the Latin • Resounds with confidence • We are a people of hope • An Easter people

  13. Prayer and Statement • We echo what Catholics have prayed through all the centuries • We become part of a chain of believers • Praying this is like a catechetical review – it reminds us of the basics of our faith • Role of the Father as Creator • What we believe in Jesus • His role in the Trinity • Role of the Holy Spirit • The place of the Church • Belief in everlasting life

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