We Believe: Who Is the Holy Spirit?Sample

HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH

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 Holy Spirit confirms in us that we are children of God. This means that we have a new family, the holy catholic Church. Holy means “set apart” from the world around us. Catholic means “universal.” The church is the body of believers, the family of God. Put these three things together, and the church is a worldwide group of brothers and sisters set apart from the rest of humanity to work together for God’s glory! The Holy Spirit helps us to maintain unity in our diversity around the world, finding common ground in the saving work of Jesus. He also helps us to work together to share this good news throughout the world.

Ask Yourself:

-How do my interactions with other Christians help or hurt the good news being spread throughout the world?

-What would it look like to take a step toward unity with other Christians?

Pause to Pray: Holy Spirit, forgive me for the ways that I have been a part of disunity within the universal church. Help me to see all believers as my brothers and sisters and to live out love for them. Amen.

Weekly Challenge: Set up a time with one of the people you have been praying for the last two weeks. Take time to intentionally learn about their spiritual journey and to share how the truths in the Apostle’s Creed have changed your life.