The Apostles’ Creed may then be said, all standing. The Celebrant may introduce the Creed with these or similar words
In the assurance of eternal life given at Baptism, let us proclaim our faith and say,
Celebrant and People
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He 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,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again 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.
If there is not to be a Communion, the Lord’s Prayer is said here, and the service continues with the Prayers of the People, or with one or more suitable prayers (see pages 503‑505).
When there is a Communion, the following form of the Prayers of the People is used, or else the form on page 465 or 480.
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