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This Apostles Creed fill in the blank worksheet is perfect for teaching kids and youth to say the Apostles’ Creed. This activity page makes a great complement to a lesson on the Apostles’ Creed and what we, as Christians, believe. Below, you will find a fill in the blank activity for kids, and an Apostles’ Creed lesson complete with teaching points and discussion questions to help you teach this essential set of beliefs to children and youth.
To download and print your own copy of this fill in the blank activity page, simply scroll to the bottom of this post for a download link.
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In some churches, followers of Christ recite the Apostles’ Creed every Sunday. The Apostles’ Creed is one of the oldest and most widely used summaries of Christian belief, focusing on God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This ancient creed evolved over many years, and the current form that we have today comes from around the year around 700–714 AD.
What makes the Apostles’ Creed so powerful is that it is a statement of faith that is aimed to unified believers throughout all the different Christian denominations. For children and youth, it is a great tool to teach the fundamentals of what it means to believe in Jesus, and it takes us, in a condensed fashion, through the whole story of Scripture from creation through Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection, to the creation of the church and the promise of new life.
There are a few different slight variations on the wording of the Apostles’ Creed, depending on which denomination you find yourself in. Catholic churches use a slightly different version than the ecumenical version that many Protestant churches use, and the Anglican Church in Canada uses slightly different wording, as does the Lutheran Church. All the versions of the Apostles’ Creed, though, express the same core beliefs of the Christian faith.
Traditional Version
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 hell;
the third day he rose 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 quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Ecumenical Version
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe 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, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Apostles’ Creed Lesson for Kids
A great way to teach the Apostles’ Creed to children and youth is to read through the creed together, ask questions about it and have a discussion, and reinforce their learning with an activity.
A basic lesson on the Nicene Creed for kids:
- Read the Apostles’ Creed out loud together.
- Have students ask any questions that they have about the creed.
- Ask your own questions about what certain things mean. (What does “communion of saints” mean? What do we hope for in the promise of the resurrection of the body? What do you think a “resurrection body” would look like? What do you hope to find in “the life everlasting”?)
- Have students complete a coloring sheet, activity page, or craft to reinforce their learning.
Note: Don’t be afraid if students ask questions that you don’t immediately have an answer for. You don’t have to have all the answers! If they ask a question that you don’t know the answer to, simply say, “That’s a great question! Let’s explore that together.” Or “I will have to look into that and get back to you.”
Some teaching points on the Apostles’ Creed to get children and youth thinking about what they believe:
1. “I Believe” Is Personal
- The Creed begins with “I believe”—faith is something we each choose and grow into.
- It’s not just something we say together; it’s something we come to trust in our own hearts.
2. God Is Our Creator and Father
- God made everything—and cares about what He made.
- Calling God “Father” reminds us that He loves us, provides for us, and wants a relationship with us.
3. Jesus Is at the Centre
- The longest part of the Creed is about Jesus.
- It tells the story of His life: born, suffered, died, rose again, and reigns.
- This shows how important Jesus is to our faith.
4. The Holy Spirit Is With Us
- The Holy Spirit isn’t far away—He is present and active.
- The Spirit helps us, teaches us, comforts us, and guides us.
5. We Belong to a Bigger Family
- “The holy catholic church” means the worldwide Church (not just one denomination).
- “Communion of saints” reminds us we are part of God’s people—past, present, and future.
6. God Is Making All Things New
- The Creed ends with hope: forgiveness, resurrection, and eternal life.
- Our story doesn’t end here—God has more in store.
Discussion Questions
- Are there parts of the Creed that are easy or hard to believe?
- What does it mean to you that God is a Creator? How is God like a father? How is He different?
- Why do you think the Creed spends so much time talking about Jesus? Which part of Jesus’ story stands out most to you? Why?
- Have you ever felt God helping, guiding, or comforting you? What do you think the Holy Spirit does in our lives today?
- What does it mean to be part of God’s family? How can we care for others in the Church?
- What do you think “life everlasting” means? How does believing in forgiveness and new life change how we live now?
Apostles’ Creed Printable Fill in the Blank Worksheet
This Apostles’ Creed fill in the blanks activity comes in a number of church translations:
- traditional version
- ecumenical version
- Roman Catholic version
- Anglican Church of Canada
- Lutheran ELCA
- “Christian Church” version
Many translations include the words I believe in the “holy catholic church,” some Protestant churches recite “holy Christian church” to avoid misinterpreting the phrase as a reference to the Catholic Church. In the original creed, the word “catholic” appears to mean “universal”.
How to use this Apostles’ Creed activity page:
Print the version that you need and use it in Sunday School, children’s church, youth group, as a homeschool lesson, for a catechism class, or anywhere else. This fill in the blank activity doubles as a coloring page, and it is a great way to encourage children to memorize the Apostles’ Creed.
Try this with your Apostles’ Creed activity page:
✨ Circle the words that tell what God does
✨ Draw a picture of one part of the Creed
✨ Underline the words that are new or confusing
Download your free, printable Apostles’ Creed fill in the blanks worksheet here. (Includes multiple translations.)