The word “creed” comes from the Latin word credo, meaning “I believe.”

A creed:

• Is sincerely, freely and deeply held
• Is linked to a person’s self-definition
• Is a system of belief that governs one’s conduct and practices
• Is a set of principles, rules, opinions and precepts maintained by a person
• Is a set of moral or ethical beliefs about right and wrong
• Has connection to an organization or community that professes a shared system of belief