The Faith of the Church: Professing the Nicene Creed
March 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
March 6, 13, 20, and 27
$15-$60 suggested donation
Participate onsite or online
“I believe in God…”
These four words are the beginning of a statement of faith that has been shared and recited by Catholics and many Christian denominations since it was first formulated in 325 AD. But more than a matter of belief, the Nicene Creed is a profession of faith and a commitment to a life in God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
During this Jubilee of Hope, you are invited to discover the deeper meaning of each phrase and section of the Creed, enriching your own profession of faith. Each week, we will delve into a different section of the Creed, exploring contemporary insights and historical context.
- March 6: I believe in God the Father Almighty – Presented by Dr. Jared Ortiz
- March 13: I believe in Jesus Christ – Presented by Rev. Lam T. Le
- March 20: I believe in the Holy Spirit – Presented by Rev. Collin Mullhall
- March 27: I believe in the Holy Catholic Church – Presented by Dr. Jared Ortiz
Come and discover the timeless truths that have united believers for centuries. All are welcome to deepen their faith and connection to this ancient declaration.
- We encourage you to attend all four sessions in this series and you can mark this option when you register.
- You can participate in-person at the Catholic Information Center or online through Zoom. To receive the link for Zoom, please pre-register.
- Sessions will be recorded. If you miss a session, you will receive a link to the recording.
Presenters
Dr. Jared Ortiz is a Professor of Religion at Hope College, where he has taught since 2012. He specializes in early Christian theology, particularly the works of St. Augustine. Dr. Ortiz is the founder and executive director of the Saint Benedict Institute, a Catholic spiritual and intellectual center at Hope College. He has authored several scholarly works, including a commentary on the Nicene Creed and studies on deification in Christian tradition. Dr. Ortiz holds a Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America and is actively involved in both academic and community life.
Rev. Lam T. Le is a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, serving as Pastor of St. John Paul II in Cedar Springs and Mary Queen of Apostles Parish in Sand Lake. Additionally, Father Lam serves the Diocese as the Vicar for Evangelization. Born in Vietnam, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1991. He completed his theological studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and was ordained in 2004. Besides his pastoral duties, he has also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theology at Aquinas College.