CREDO

When the homily concludes and the congregation stands to profess the faith, Jude Nnam’s "Credo" offers a bright, rhythmic setting for this central moment of the Mass. Instead of reciting the words, the choir leads the people in a joyful declaration. The refrain anchors the piece with a clear, repeating melody that everyone can easily pick up: "I believe in one God the Father... Yes, I believe in the Lord Jesus." It brings a lively energy to the liturgy, turning a long theological statement into an active, shared song of belief.

The verses are broken down into four distinct sections, walking through the core tenets of the faith. The choir takes the narrative forward, moving from the creation of the world to the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, and finally to the Holy Spirit and the Church. Because the text of the Creed is quite long, setting it to this steady, marching solfa arrangement helps keep the momentum going without dragging. The harmony parts support the melody with a solid, driving rhythm that keeps the entire church moving together.

Singing the Creed can sometimes feel like a heavy task for a congregation, but this arrangement lifts the weight entirely. We often use it on Sundays and major feast days when the church is full. By the time we reach the final verse, singing of the resurrection of the body and life everlasting, the voices in the pews and the choir loft are completely united, finishing with a strong, definitive "Amen."