The church says the rewording is to deal with issues of ambiguity on the use of 'Catholic'
The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has directed all of its members to replace the “Holy Catholic Church” contained in the Apostles’ Creed prayer with “Holy Universal Church.”
According to a statement dated June 18, 2024, and signed by the Clerk of the General Assembly of the church, Dr. Godwin Nii Noi Odonkor, the decision to reword the prayer of affirmation of faith is aimed at addressing the possibility of any ambiguity arising the use of the word “Catholic.”
“The General Assembly Council at its June 2024 meeting held in Abokobi, after careful consideration and discussion, decided that the term ‘Holy Catholic Church’ as used in the Apostles’ Creed be replaced with ‘Holy Universal Church.’
“This modification aims to address the ambiguity that could arise from the modern use of the word ‘Catholic’ and to make the intended meaning clearer to all members of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. The change reflects our commitment to ensuring that our belief and practices are understood by all,” the statement said.
The statement implored congregation leaders to inform their subjects of the amendment and to ensure that a vivid explainer is given to help members understand the rationale behind the changes.
Read the full statement below:
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