Section 1: Nicene Creed
Families who are members of the Laudate Homeschool Choir must affirm the doctrines of the Nicene Creed (only exception noted):
We believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
begotten from the Father before all ages,
God from God,
Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made;
of the same essence as the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven;
he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,
and was made human.
He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered and was buried.
The third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again with glory
to judge the living and the dead.
His kingdom will never end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life.
He proceeds from the Father [and the Son],*
and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified.
He spoke through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.
We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look forward to the resurrection of the dead,
and to life in the world to come. Amen.
*Exception to the filioque clause may be taken by members of the Orthodox Church.
Section 2. Faith and Culture:
Families who are members of the Laudate Homeschool Choir must affirm and abide by the following statements:
Life is sacred from conception until natural death.
The historic orthodox church teachings on sexuality (including gender as assigned at birth, sexual identity, and chastity) are a reflection of Biblical teaching and were established by God for our good.
Marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman.
Section 3. Church Membership:
Members must be active members of an Evangelical, Catholic, or Orthodox church.