Anglican Faith

The Apostles' Creed

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.

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again 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.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son He is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Episcopacy

The historic Episcopacy, adapted in its administration by local practice to the needs of the Province, called by God into the unity of His Church.

Sacraments

Baptism and Eucharist, the two Sacraments instituted by Christ Himself, are celebrated in accordance with His teaching. Other Sacraments: Confirmation, Reconciliation of a Penitent, Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage, Anointing of the sick and Ordination are administered whenever required.

The Catholic Church

A Communion transcending differences in race, nationality, colour, gender, class, culture, background or time, in heaven or on earth, worshipping and sharing together.

Apostolic Succession

The Apostle St Peter is the rock of the Church. He laid hands on the bishops of early times to consecrate them. Such a practice is carried on with successors of this Holy Order as a tradition. By so doing, it is to affirm the lineage of succession with Christ's first chosen, and the Church is founded by Him.

Tradition and Renewal

Anglicans are exposed to a rich variety of theological viewpoints, liturgical practices and social issues. And the multi-faceted development of the Church is largely dependent upon our high regard for and the good use of available resources. The Anglican churches treasure their tradition and continuously commit themselves to self-reflection and renewal.

The Book of Common Prayer

This Book is the legacy of Christians through many generations for the enrichment of spiritual meditation and public worship.