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Sleepy1
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Does anyone have any tips on memorizing the apostles creed? I’ve tried a few times now but i can’t seem to get it to stick in my head.
Thanks in advance and God bless
Thanks in advance and God bless
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MS_SURVEYOR
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I have a hard time remembering prayers myself. I’ve learned how to breakdown the lines of the prayer making it easier. I’ve also think of the meaning of each line or verse. Prayers are more than just words.
***I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator 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,
died,
and was buried.
He descended into Hell;
the third day He rose 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 Catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body
and life everlasting.
Amen. ***
Visualization in your thoughts or mind what each line means. Becomes very simple.
***I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator 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,
died,
and was buried.
He descended into Hell;
the third day He rose 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 Catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body
and life everlasting.
Amen. ***
Visualization in your thoughts or mind what each line means. Becomes very simple.
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oldgraymare2
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Hi Sleepy1,
What helps me when I have to try and memorize something, is to just break it down in small pieces or sections at a time, and work on it that way.
For something like the Creed, I would just take a few sentences at a time, and memorize it that way.
What also helps me is to write things down, too. So, I might try writing the first few lines down as well, and see if that helps, and if it sticks in my memory. Then if that works, move on to the next few lines, and so on.
It all depends on what works for you.
What helps me when I have to try and memorize something, is to just break it down in small pieces or sections at a time, and work on it that way.
For something like the Creed, I would just take a few sentences at a time, and memorize it that way.
What also helps me is to write things down, too. So, I might try writing the first few lines down as well, and see if that helps, and if it sticks in my memory. Then if that works, move on to the next few lines, and so on.
It all depends on what works for you.
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JamesTheJust
Guest
This is one of the areas where we cradle Catholics have the advantage. It’s as natural to me as riding a bike. 
I would suggest trying to visualize or attach an image to each line. For example, with “I believe in God the Father, maker of Heaven and Earth”, imagine what the first moment of creation might have been like.
I would suggest trying to visualize or attach an image to each line. For example, with “I believe in God the Father, maker of Heaven and Earth”, imagine what the first moment of creation might have been like.
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Rebecca_BE
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Daily repitition, in the same context each time. Like upon waking, or when you’re brushing your teeth. If it becomes one of the things you just do, daily, at the same approximate time and in the same order of your day, it usually helps.
crystal_waters
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Thats what i would suggest tooHi Sleepy1,
What helps me when I have to try and memorize something, is to just break it down in small pieces or sections at a time, and work on it that way.
For something like the Creed, I would just take a few sentences at a time, and memorize it that way.
What also helps me is to write things down, too. So, I might try writing the first few lines down as well, and see if that helps, and if it sticks in my memory. Then if that works, move on to the next few lines, and so on.
It all depends on what works for you.
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thistle
Guest
Start praying the Rosary daily. After the sign of the cross the first prayer is the Apostles Creed. Doing that daily you will soon get to memorise it all.
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