Apostles' Creed
Symbolum Apostolorum
The ancient summary of Christian belief, traditionally attributed to the twelve Apostles.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come 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 life everlasting. Amen.
History
While not literally written by the Apostles, this creed developed in the early Church as a summary of apostolic teaching. Its current form dates to about the 5th century.
When to Pray
The Apostles' Creed is prayed at the beginning of the Rosary and is used in place of the Nicene Creed at some Masses.