Celebrating the Heart of Our Catholic Faith
Today, the Catholic Church commemorates 1700 years since the First Council of Nicaea, a pivotal moment in our Church’s history. In the year 325 A.D., bishops from across the Christian world gathered under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to clarify and affirm the Church’s core belief: that Jesus Christ is truly God, “consubstantial with the Father.”
This council gave us the Nicene Creed, which we profess every Sunday at Mass. It is not just a list of statements—it is a living testimony of what we believe, preserved and handed down faithfully for centuries.
Why It Matters Today
The Creed unites all Catholics and many other Christians around the world. It protects the truth about who Jesus is and what we believe about the Trinity, the Church, and eternal life. In a time when many question or forget these truths, this ancient profession is more important than ever.
A Line That Changed History
“God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God…”
These words defended Christ’s divinity against false teachings and still echo with power in every Mass.
A Short Prayer of Gratitude
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of the Nicene Creed and the unity it brings to Your Church. Help us to live what we profess and to never be ashamed of the truth handed down to us. Amen.
The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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