The word "catholic" refers not to the Roman Catholic Church, but to the universal church of the Lord Jesus Christ. 

EEE,

After making my rather bold, broad statement I set upon trying to research other denominations wording of the Apostles Creed, and what I found is that a few that once used the word “Christian” at some point returned to the word “Catholic; “though it would seem that a few select churches within those denominations still use the word “Christian.” So, I guess it's almost come down to individual churches. I would like to see a little more solidarity.

I read one older article about Protestants changing the word back, but there're several interesting articles existing in cyberspace.

Is anyone Lutheran? Do they still use the word “Christian” in the Apostles Creed?

Serp.

itsadryheat,

The Communion of Saints is the spiritual union of all Christians living and dead. For Catholics it includes those in purgatory.

For my church it’s a statement of belief that we share unity with Christ through the Holy Spirit.

It could also be said this way: Christians share one preternatural (mystical) body, with Christ as head, and in this union each contributes to the good of all.

The Apostles Creed in a simplistic and succinct manner manages to capture the profoundly, beautiful nature of Christian faith.

I believe the Catholics use it the most; maybe someone will come along and give us a listing of how it’s used in their worship.

Serp.

Actaully, the Catholic Churchs creed does not capitalize Catholic.

http://www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/p1s1c3a2.htm

While it may seem not a big deal, catholic means universal, Catholic is a actual Church.

Its just a creed, sort of a pledge of sorts. Its not used soley in Catholic or orthodox Churchs as well.

Greetings MM,

Your Nicene creed is not the offical Creed that I read, to be honest it looks like the work of someone who is trying to defame the Creed.

Please see the offical Creed from the vatican site. http://www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/p1s1c3a2.htm

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
and 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,
one in Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation,
he came down from heaven:

by the power of the Holy Spirit
he was born of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.

For our sake he was crucified
under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered died and was buried.

On the third day he rose again
in fulfillment of 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.

Jag, I've yet to find the creed even on any Catholic sites that use a small "c". I would be very appreciative if you could direct me to one, so I can look at it when I have more time. The Catholic encyclopedia has the "C" capitalized.

Serp.

Here is the Vatican link. http://www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/p1s1c3a2.htm

Also every missal I have seen also had it lower case, can you please link to the site you are referring to?

www.catholic-pages.com/prayers/other.asp

www.newadvent.org/cathen/01629a.htm

www.catholic-forum.com/saints/pray0016.htm

www.catholicsupply.com/existing/pract.html

www.therealpresence.org/essentials/acc.htm

Jag, above are just several of the many sites that I've come across that capitalized the "C." I've included a link to the Catholic supply store so you can see items are being sold with the creed on it that have it capitalized also. It seems a whole bunch of people aren’t getting the message, as for myself, I 'm going to take the Vatican's word on the issue. They ought to know (laughs). I'll be using a lower case "c" from this day forward.

It's a small c after all.
It's a small c after all.
It's a small c after all.
It's a small, small c.

I’m off to bed.

Goodnight…

And thanks.

Serp.

My appoligies, thats sad actually, sounds like the popes old office is not doing their job.

I would go by the Vatican and what is seen in the missal as those are official.

Although with the new pope I would not be surprised that he would change it to a Captial "C".

These 'my religion is better than your religion' threads are my favorite. 

Right.

Most of these threads are "why my religion is better than yours".  I get it, you picked the right one and all the others are wrong and they will burn.

Some of us think you are all wrong and will risk the burning in hell for all eternity to be able to sleep in on Sunday.

To each his own.

If religion and faith gives you some comfort, bully for you.

My parents at one time or another were Baptists, Catholics, Protestant and finally Scientologists.  So, we have been around the church block and I have ended up here.

I appreciate your faith, I just have a problem when your beliefs get involved in my politics.

Sounds like someone needs a hug.