Which creed is included in the Liturgy of the Word?

• A. Nicene Creed
• B. Apostles' Creed
• C. Creed of Constantinople
• D. Athanasian Creed

Answer: (A)

The statement of faith recited during the Liturgy of the Word is the Nicene Creed. This moment in the liturgy is the Profession of Faith, where the congregation publicly affirms what they believe about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Church, forgiveness of sins, and life in the world to come. The Nicene Creed was formed at the Council of Nicaea and later expanded at Constantinople, so it’s often called the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed. That history is why this particular creed is the one used in this part of the service. The Creed of Constantinople is essentially the same text under a different name, while the Apostles’ Creed appears in some settings but is not the standard creed for this moment in many Western liturgies, and the Athanasian Creed is not used here due to its length and doctrinal scope.