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Independent Old Catholic Church of America Statement of Beliefs 1. We believe that Jesus is the Christ and our personal savior. 2. We believe in the Holy Trinity. 3. We believe in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. 4. We believe in one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. 5. We believe in the three historic creeds: Nicene, Apostles, and Athanasian. 6. We believe in the inerrancy and divine inspiration of the Holy Scriptures. 7. We believe in the seven sacraments of the Church: Baprism, Conformation, Holy Eucharist, Anointing and Prayers for the Sick, Confession and Reconciliation, Marriage, and Holy Orders. 8. We believe that all Holy Orders (bishops, priests, and deacons) are open to both men and women. We do not ordain practicing gays or lesbians. 9. We believe that celibacy of those in Holy Orders is a personal decision. 10. We believe in and hold apostolic succession. 11. We appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the doctrines of the Seven Early Church cumenical Councils. 12. We appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the Early Church Fathers. 13. We believe that abortion and euthanasia is the taking of human life. 14. We believe in the sanctity of marriage, however we believe that Jesus is merciful and those who have been divorced and/or remarried are offered the sacraments of the church. 15. We believe in the sanctity of marriage and thus do not perform same-sex marriges. 16. We believe contraception is personal decision. |
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