Basic Doctrines and Beliefs The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's 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.* 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. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *or "he descended into hell," another translation of this text in widespread use.

Basic Doctrines and Beliefs Monotheism—and the Trinity One God exists from everlasting to everlasting and expresses Himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus was both God and man and did not sin Virgin birth, death on cross and resurrection Atonement for sin and redemption is available through the substitution death of Jesus. Profession of faith necessary, & some require confessions. Divine inspiration of the Scriptures God as creator of world and of humanity Original sin created a sin nature Justification through faith Bodily resurrection and final judgment Afterlife—Heaven and Hell

Practices 7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church The Eucharist Baptism Confirmation Marriage Anointing of the sick Reconciliation or penance Ordination or holy orders The Orthodox Church recognizes the same 7, but calls them Holy Mysteries instead of Sacraments. Protestant churches all recognize the first 2, and some recognize more.

Practices continued Ethics following teachings of Jesus 10 commandments, Golden Rule, 2 greatest commandments, parables of Jesus, great commission, etc. Prayer Bible reading Regularly attend worship services Holiness or leading a Christian lifestyle Evangelism

Festivals and Holy Days Sunday as symbolic remembrance of the resurrection of Jesus Advent Christmas Ash Wednesday and 40 days of Lent Holy week – Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday Pentecost Solemnities, Feast Days, Memorials Days to honor specific Saints or special events in Church history