Apostles' Creed Lent Course

A possible outline.

Here is the Common Worship (2000) text of the Apostles’ Creed.

The numbers in brackets indicate the session in which we might tackle that clause.

(1)        Introduction:

            The status and role of creeds

            Historical background of the Apostles’ creed

            The Trinitarian structure of the creed – doctrine of the Trinity

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

(2)        I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

            suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried;

he descended to the dead.

(3)        On the third day he rose again;

            he ascended into heaven,

he is seated at the right hand of the Father,

            and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

(4)        I believe in the Holy Spirit,

            the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

(5)        the forgiveness of sins,

            the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting.

Review / conclusions