An example of a credo statement for Coming of Age from 2005
I like this credo because the writer does not try to answer to many questions, but rather, take a few questions from the question sheet and expand on them, making them personal and an expression of who the writer is and how he/she is feeling.
Credo Statement
Growing up, I never really had a religion. No one ever said, “Believe in God”, or “This is the only way.” I never heard about God, except on Easter and other days when my mother would bring my grandfather to church. When I came to a2u2 for the first time, it was something new for me. We learned about all the religions, not just one, and I learned to accept all religions, not just one. Through the Coming of Age Program, I have been presented with a question that has never been asked by anyone but me. What do I believe in? I’ve thought long and hard about this question. Nothing seems to fit. I don’t think there is someone up in Heaven that controls our every move. I don’t believe that you go to Heaven or Nirvana or get reincarnated when you die. I explored many religions, but none seemed to fit me. It wasn’t until I was writing my Credo, that I discovered what I believe in. I was looking in my coming of age folder and found a page of questions I could ask myself to help with my credo statement. I saw one that stated, “In times of trouble, where do you go to find strength?” I realized that I didn’t believe in God or any other being, but in music. I always go and play music when I’m sad, happy or looking for help. So I discovered that I believe in two things, music and the people who create it.
Music has always been a big part of my life. I started singing in the Boy Singer’s of Maine in 2nd grade, and since then, I have continued to play many different instruments. Music has always been a way to relax for me. When I’m sad, happy, or in need of something to do, music has always been the answer for me. Not only do I enjoy playing music, but also listening to it. I listen to all different types of music and enjoy them all. Like playing music, listening to music is something I do to relax.
The people who create music are also important to me because each one of them has their own way of playing and their own beliefs about how to play. For example, I once had a piano teacher who was very strict. She always followed the book and I was not allowed to explore. Now I have a teacher who allows me to learn at my own pace as I please. This is important to me because I have never been one “Coloring in the lines.” I’ve always wanted freedom and the opportunity to learn as I please. People who create music are all………(this is incomplete so that you may continue with your own thoughts)You should write about 2 more paragraphs to finish a credo like this.
