St. Peter's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Gulfport, Mississippi

The Apostles’ Creed is the ancient formula of Christian belief in three sections concerning God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
It contains twelve articles, and is known as the baptismal creed because catechumens (those preparing for initiation) were traditionally required to recite it before baptism. It was the basis for the original baptismal formula. The Apostles’ Creed is the basis for the baptismal covenant in the Book of Common Prayer (page 304), and it is used in the Daily Offices (individual worship services). It may be used at the Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage, at the Burial of the Dead, and at the Consecration of a Church.

1. I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
2. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
3. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
4. Under Pontius Pilate, He was crucified, died, and was buried.
5. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again.
6. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
7. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
8. I believe in the Holy Spirit,
9. the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints,
10. the forgiveness of sins,
11. the resurrection of the body,
12. and the life everlasting.