Growing in Faith Intentional Christian Living Session 4

What are some of the pieces you memorized when you were younger? Can you recite any of them from memory now? Why did you memorize these materials? What benefits have you received from knowing these things “by heart”?

What materials do you currently use for your personal devotional time? Why did you choose these materials? What do you especially like about them? How have they helped you?

The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker 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, dead, and buried;

He descended into hades; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Church universal, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Historical Materials Creeds The Early Fathers The Book of Common Prayer

Contemporary Materials Biographies Church-related Devotional Tools Catechisms Sunday School Materials Classic Books of Devotion

Almighty God, to You all hearts are open, all desires known, and from You no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love You, and worthily magnify Your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.