The Apostle's and Nicene Creeds are prayers most Catholics take for granted. We pray them by rote when we say the rosary or go to Mass - often without thinking about or fully understanding what we're saying. Providing you with this understanding is what the Faith for Beginners is all about. It's a fascinating romp through the history of the Creeds, closely examining what we believe and why - with reference to the Scripture, the Church Fathers, and Church councils.
Stephen K. Raywas raised in a devout and loving Baptist family. His father was a deacon and Bible teacher, and Stephen was very involved in the Baptist Church as a teacher of Biblical studies. After an in-depth study of the writings of the Church Fathers, both Steve and his wife Janet converted to the Catholic Church. He is the host of the popular, award-winning film series on salvation history, The Footprints of God. Steve is also the author of the best- selling books Crossing the Tiber, and St. John's Gospel.
R. Dennis Walters attended a Claretian seminary for eight years. He has a B.A. in English from Loyola University, an M.A. and Ph.D. in Literature from Michigan State University, and a Masters in Pastoral Studies from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. He was ordained to the permanent Diaconate in 2007 and now serves at a small parish in rural Michigan.