The Pilgrim Forum

The Pilgrim Forum is a series dedicated to sharing information and spurring thought and discussion around the basic tenets of the Catholic faith and tradition – specifically, the Apostles’ Creed. Once a semester, speakers will examine a portion of the Creed, breaking it open in thought-provoking and accessible ways which invite attendees to understand more deeply what they believe.

This series is made possible through the generosity of The Dan Ritter Family (1932 - 2019).

Pilgrim Lectures are free and open to the public, but as a breakfast lecture does require advanced registration.

2022-2023 Pilgrim Forum
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 7:30-9 a.m. Bemis International Center Hendrickson Dining Room	“Amen: Closing the Creed, Opening Doors" Thomas M. Bolin Ph.D. St. Norbert College Andrew O'Connor Ph.D. St. Norbert College The final word of the Apostles’ Creed–indeed the final word of many prayers–is, “Amen.” This deceptively small word has both a fascinating backstory and an inspiring afterlife, originating in Judaism and later finding a home in both Christianity and Islam. Discover how the ending of the Apostles’ Creed invites us through an open door into an encounter with our Jewish and Muslim sisters and brothers. Watch the recording. Two handouts are referenced during the lecture: 1st handout and 2nd handout

2022-2023 Pilgrim Forum

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022

7:30-9 a.m.

Bemis International Center

Hendrickson Dining Room

“Amen: Closing the Creed, Opening Doors"

Thomas M. Bolin Ph.D.
St. Norbert College

Andrew O'Connor Ph.D.
St. Norbert College

The final word of the Apostles’ Creed–indeed the final word of many prayers–is, “Amen.” This deceptively small word has both a fascinating backstory and an inspiring afterlife, originating in Judaism and later finding a home in both Christianity and Islam. Discover how the ending of the Apostles’ Creed invites us through an open door into an encounter with our Jewish and Muslim sisters and brothers.

Watch the recording. Two handouts are referenced during the lecture: 1st handout and 2nd handout

Apostles’ Creed

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;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will 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.