The Christian Faith

This section of the website provides more extended teaching on larger content areas, such as the Creed and the Sacraments. It begins with Introduction·to the Christian Faith.  More content will be added in due course.

The section entitled Short Talks comprises stand-alone talks and articles on different aspects of the Christian Faith, including the teaching of Jesus, the seasons of the Church’s Year and Feasts and Festivals.· 

 

Angels

The Nicene Creed, which we sing at the Eucharist, tells us that God is the Maker of all things, seen (visible) and unseen (invisible).  That is to say, he has made everything that you can see, like the sea and the stars, and everything that you cannot see, such as electricity and air.

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The Faith of Christ Crucified

The Sign of the Cross

Most societies have a badge of their own and the Church’s badge is the Cross.  It has been used by Christians probably since the days of the Apostles themselves, and when you go into a church today you do not have to look far before you see a Cross.  The most noticeable one is the Cross on the altar, but besides that you will find it carved in different parts, or embroidered on material or stamped on the covers of hymn books and prayer books.

Read more: The Faith of Christ Crucified

The Church's Year

This short section in Holy Faith gives an overview of the seasons, celebrations and Holy Days of the Church’s Year.  It forms part of Introduction to the Christian Faith  which was originally written as a three-year Catechism course for children; the style and language reflect this fact.