creed

/K R IY1 D/
noun
  1. 1

    That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.

  2. 2

    (specifically) A reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents; a confession of faith for public use, especially one which is brief and comprehensive.

    A creed is a manifesto of religious or spiritual beliefs

  3. 3

    The fact of believing; belief, faith.

verb
  1. 1

    (only survives in "creeded") To believe; to credit.

  2. 2

    To provide with a creed.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/creed