Apostles' Creed
The Apostles' Creed sometimes called the Apostolic Creed or the Symbol of the Apostles is an early church creed, defining the very basics of Christian belief. It is accepted by all genuinely Christian denominations and traditions. In this way the Apostles' Creed, along with the Nicene Creed, is usually considered to have immense Ecumenical value, and is truly catholic.
History
It is likely a development from a 2nd Century Creed called the Old Roman Symbol.
Text
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.
Anglican Doctrine
The Apostles' Creed is required to be believed and affirmed, not just by clergy, but also by laity in the Anglican Church.