I BELIEVE IN GOD

When it comes time for the Profession of Faith, a choir needs a setting that feels both resolute and uplifting. Charles Onwumelu’s "I Believe in God" delivers exactly that. It opens with a distinctive, grounding bass intro—a rhythmic repetition of "In one God I believe"—before the rest of the choir joins in a bright, unified declaration. This kind of call-and-response builds a wonderful momentum that carries the congregation right into the heart of the Creed.

The verses walk us through the core mysteries of the faith, from the creation of the earth to the life of Christ and the hope of the world to come. Because the melody is so rhythmic and forward-moving, it keeps the long text of the Creed from ever feeling heavy or dragging. By the time the choir reaches the final, joyful "Alleluia Amen" in the sixth verse, the piece has transformed a solemn statement of belief into a vibrant song of praise. It is a fantastic choice for Sunday Mass, keeping the choir loft and the pews fully engaged.