Nicene Creed Drama

Narrator 1: Hi Kids. Today we are going to tell you about the Nicene Creed. First, what does the word "creed" mean?

Heckler 1: 1 know, I know, it's when you learn to kawrite and karead.

Narrator 1: Not exactly. A creed is a statement of our main beliefs. It is like our guidelines.

Narrator 2: We have two creeds, the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed.

Heckler 1: What? Did you say the pothole creed?

Narrator 2: No, the Apostles' Creed. The Apostles' Creed was not produced by the Apostles. It is called that because it contains a summary of their teachings. It was named in honor of them. This creed is used most Sundays and especially for baptisms.

Narrator 3: The other creed is called the Nicene Creed.

Heckler 1: Did you say ice cream? Now we're talking, I was getting hungry listening to all this talk. Two scoops please.

Narrator 3: Not "ice cream". I said "Nicene" Creed. This creed was written by the early church and adopted by the church council at Nicaeda in 325 A.D.

Heckler 1: That's a long time ago, did Jesus write it?

Narrator 3: No, Jesus died sometime between 28 A.D. and 33 A.D. This creed was  written to answer critics who criticized certain beliefs of the church.  Its usually used for communion Sundays or special occasions.

Narrator 4: The Nicene Creed has three parts. The first part deals with our belief in God the Father. Listen carefully to what we believe.

[GROUP I READS THE FIRST SECTION OF THE CREED]

Heckler 1: I listened really carefully and I didn't hear anything about ice cream.

Narrator 5: We told you already, its not ice cream, its Nicene. The second  part deals with our belief in Jesus Christ. Listen to the summary of his life.

[GROUP 2 READS THE SECOND SECTION OF THE CREED]

Heckler 1: I'll bet Jesus got to eat ice cream.

Narrator 6: The third part deals with our belief in the Holy Spirit and is the conclusion.

[GROUP 3 READS THE THIRD SECTION OF THE CREED]

Heckler 1: If your story doesn't have anything to do with ice cream you should give it a different name.