The Westminster Confession of Faith is a statement of faith created in the 17th century by the Westminster Assembly, a group of theologians and church leaders in England. It was designed to outline the beliefs of the Reformed tradition and serves as a guide for Presbyterian churches. The confession covers various theological topics, including the nature of God, the authority of Scripture, and the sacraments. Adopted in 1646, the confession has been influential in shaping Protestant theology. It is often used in conjunction with the Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism, which provide further explanations of its teachings. The Westminster Confession remains a key document for many Reformed and Presbyterian denominations today.