Act of Faith (Christian) explained

Act of Faith (Christian) should not be confused with Profession of faith (Christianity).

An act of faith is a prayer in which a person professes the beliefs of Christianity.^[1] In the Catholic Church, an individual is required to make an act of faith when they come to the age of accountability.^[2] An example of an act of faith is as follows:

See also

• Creed
• Confirmation
• Sinner's prayer, evangelical term referring to an act of conversion

Notes and References

1. Book: Coulter . Michael L. . Myers . Richard S. . Varacalli . Joseph A. . Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science, and Social Policy: Supplement . 2012 . Scarecrow Press . 9780810882751 . 116 . English.
2. Book: Schouppe . François Xavier . Abridged Course of Religious Instruction, Apologetic, Dogmatic, and Moral: For the Use of Catholic Colleges and Schools . 1879 . Burns & Oates . 351 . English.