1. We
believe that Jesus is the Christ and our personal savior.
2. We believe in The Holy Trinity.
3. We believe in the three historic creeds: Nicene, Apostles, and Athanasian.
4. We believe in the inerrancy and divine inspiration of Holy Scriptures.
5. We believe in the seven sacraments of the Church: Baptist, Confirmation,
Holy Eucharist, Anointing and Prayers for the Sick, Confession and
Reconciliation, Marriage, and Holy Orders.
6. We believe that all Holy Orders (bishops, priests, and deacons) are open to
both men and women, married or single.
7. We believe that celibacy of those in Holy Orders is a personal decision.
8. We believe and hold apostolic succession.
9. We appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the doctrines of the Seven Early Church Ecumenical Councils.
10. We appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the Early Church Fathers.
11. We believe that abortion and euthanasia is the taking of human life.
12. We believe in the responsible stewardship of our planet.
13. We believe in the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
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 marriage is a sacrament and between a man and a woman, and thus we do not perform same-sex marriages.
16. We believe contraception is a personal decision.
17. We do not ordain gays or lesbians.
18. We believe and follow scripture in all matters and thus reject reincarnation.
19. We believe in the scriptural teaching of Jesus and thus reject New Age Theology.
20. We believe Holy Communion is open to all Christian believers.
21. We believe that the Bread and Wine become the real presence of Jesus in the
Eucharist.
Liturgy:
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The matter and form of Sacraments will be identical in intent and form to those used by other historic Catholic churches, specifically the Roman Catholic Church, the Episcopal, Anglican, Old Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches and in compliance with the "Essentials of a Catholic Eucharist" as promulgated by the College of Bishops.
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Rituals surrounding the matter and form of the Sacraments will show respect for the Catholic liturgical traditions, but may reflect local customs.
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In the liturgy references to the Trinity are in the traditional Catholic format.
Comments on Specific Beliefs - this page offers a more in depth and detailed explanation on the beliefs of the IOCCA with a focus on the traditions and teachings of the early church.
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Most. Rev. George Le Mesurier
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