Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective for Kids
Article 1- GOD
God is real. God loves us and made everything.
Article 2- Jesus Christ
Jesus is the physical form of God. We build the church on his teachings. He is the son of God.
Article 3- The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is also God. The Holy Spirit strengthens and comforts us.
Article 4- Scripture
The Holy Spirit moved prophets and apostles to write the Bible. We believe the Bible is the Word of
God, and can teach us.
Article 5- Creation and Divine Providence
God made the universe, and God knows how to care of it.
Article 6-The Creation and Calling of Human Beings
People were created to be special by God. God wants to have a relationship with us.
Article 7- Sin
Sometimes people disobey God. This is called sin. Everyone sins sometimes, but sin separates us from
God.
Article 8- Salvation
Jesus forgives our sin and helps us follow God. Turning from sin and letting Jesus rule in our hearts is
called Salvation. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead can save us from sin.
Article 9- The Church of Jesus Christ
The church is the gathering of people who have received Salvation
Article 10- The Church in Mission
The church should tell people about God, and be an example to people of what it means to follow
Jesus. We should invite and welcome others to join us.
Article 11- Baptism
People get baptized to show that they have accepted Jesus and are committed to following him. It’s a
very important decision, so we wait until people grow up to baptize them.
Article 12- The Lord’s Supper
The Lord’s Supper is a symbol to help us remember that Jesus lived a sinless life and took the
punishment for our sins by dying on the cross.
Article 13- Foot Washing
When Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, it was an example to us to serve each other humbly and
lovingly. Sometimes churches still practice this symbol.
Article 14- Discipline in the Church
When someone does something wrong, the church should help them get back on track and do the right
thing.
Article 15- Ministry and Leadership
The Holy Spirit gives us all different talents so that we can share God’s goodness in different ways.
This is called ministry.
Article 16- Church Order and Unity
The Church is one body make up of many people. God wants us to get along.
Article 17- Discipleship and the Christian Life
Jesus wants us to follow him and not to be involved in the evil parts of the world.
Article 18- Christian Spirituality
When we follow Jesus, it helps us to know the Holy Spirit.
Article 19- Family, Singleness and Marriage.
Families are important to God, and Single People are important to God.
God wants us to remember that Marriage is a promise.
Article 20- Truth and the Avoidance of Oaths
God wants us to be so honest that we don’t have to take oaths.
Article 21-Christian Stewardship
Everything belongs to God, and God wants us to take care of the Earth, ourselves, and each other.
Article 22- Peace, Justice, and Non-resistance
God wants us to live in peace. God does not want us to fight in wars or hurt each other.
Article 23- The Church’s Relation to Government and Society
The Church is a Holy Nation, and God wants us to give all our loyalty to Jesus. God wants the church
to be an example to every nation, government and society about God’s saving love.
Article 24- The Reign of God
We believe that God rule Heaven and Earth, and that Jesus will come again to gather his church to be
with him. We believe that God will create a new Heaven and a new Earth, where Christ’s church will
live in Justice and Peace forever.
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