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Profession of Faith
The synthesis (creed or "symbol of faith") of the faith which summarizes what Christians believe and profess.
Summarizing Christian Belief
The synthesis (creed or "symbol of faith") of the faith which summarizes what Christians believe and profess. The principal professions of faith of the Church are the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed (CCC 187). The profession of faith is the first element of Christian initiation and the foundation of the entire sacramental and moral life of the Church. See Creed.
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What is a profession of faith? It is a synthesis or creed (like the Apostles' or Nicene Creed) that summarizes what Christians believe and forms the foundation of sacramental life.
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