Learn More About the Nicene Creed as a Family
Gather your children and explore the trusted words of the Nicene Creed with The Nicene Creed: Illustrated for Families. Help your children develop a deeper understanding of this creed, which has been treasured by the church for centuries.
Available Spring 2025
More About The Nicene Creed: Illustrated for Families
This beautiful children's book features every phrase in the Nicene Creed, each paired with a short summary statement explaining it and with a gorgeous illustration representing it. Deepen your family’s understanding of these words affirmed by Christians around the world, including these phrases:
- I believe
- in one God, the Father Almighty,
- maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.
The book also features informative sections for parents on why we say the Creed and its significance, as well as additional context about its scriptural origins and sacramental applications.
About the Author
Patrick James Bayens is a professor of theology at Concordia University Chicago, where he has served since 2014. He previously taught at Concordia College—New York and served parishes in Wisconsin and Kentucky. His specialties and interests include biblical studies and translation, art history, liturgics, homiletics, hymn writing, and photography. He holds a PhD in religious studies from Marquette University (1993), an MA in art history from the University of Kentucky (2004), and an MDiv from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (1977).
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