Beliefs
Old Catholic Church of North America
St. Gabriel the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel
These are our beliefs as the Old Catholic Church of North America. We
appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the founding Fathers of the Old
Catholic Movement and tenants of the Old Catholic Churches of Europe.
Beliefs
We believe that Jesus is the Christ and our personal savior.
We believe in The Holy Trinity.
We believe in the ancient creeds of the Church such as the Nicene Creed
and Apostles Creed.
We believe in the inerrancy and divine inspiration of Holy Scriptures.
We believe in the seven sacraments of the Church: Baptism, Confirmation,
Holy Eucharist, Anointing and Prayers for the Sick, Confession and
Reconciliation, Marriage, and Holy Orders.
We believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist set forth
by the Declaration of Utrecht and Canons of the OCCNA.
We believe that all Holy Orders (bishops, priests, and deacons) are open to
both men and women, married or single.
We believe that celibacy of those in Holy Orders is a personal decision.
We believe and hold apostolic succession.
We believe and accept the doctrines of the Seven Early Church
Ecumenical Councils.
We believe and appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the Early Church
Fathers.
We appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the founding Fathers of the Old
Catholic Movement as expressed in historic documents of the Old Catholic
Churches of Europe particularly the Declaration of Utrecht and The
Fourteen Theses of the Old Catholic Church at Bonn.
We believe that the only proper expression of sexuality is between a man
and a woman within the bond of Holy Matrimony, thus we do not ordain
practicing homosexuals or perform same sex blessings.
We believe that abortion and euthanasia is the taking of human life.
We believe in the responsible stewardship of our planet.
We believe in the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
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.
We believe that family planning is a personal decision between a husband
and wife.
We believe and follow scripture in all matters.
We believe in the scriptural teaching of Jesus Christ.
Liturgy
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.
Rituals surrounding the matter and form of the Sacraments will show
respect for the Catholic liturgical traditions, but may reflect local customs.
In the liturgy references to the Trinity are in the traditional Catholic
format.
These are our beliefs as the Old Catholic Church of North America. We
appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the founding Fathers of the Old
Catholic Movement and tenants of the Old Catholic Churches of Europe.
Beliefs
We believe that Jesus is the Christ and our personal savior.
We believe in The Holy Trinity.
We believe in the ancient creeds of the Church such as the Nicene Creed
and Apostles Creed.
We believe in the inerrancy and divine inspiration of Holy Scriptures.
We believe in the seven sacraments of the Church: Baptism, Confirmation,
Holy Eucharist, Anointing and Prayers for the Sick, Confession and
Reconciliation, Marriage, and Holy Orders.
We believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist set forth
by the Declaration of Utrecht and Canons of the OCCNA.
We believe that all Holy Orders (bishops, priests, and deacons) are open to
both men and women, married or single.
We believe that celibacy of those in Holy Orders is a personal decision.
We believe and hold apostolic succession.
We believe and accept the doctrines of the Seven Early Church
Ecumenical Councils.
We believe and appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the Early Church
Fathers.
We appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the founding Fathers of the Old
Catholic Movement as expressed in historic documents of the Old Catholic
Churches of Europe particularly the Declaration of Utrecht and The
Fourteen Theses of the Old Catholic Church at Bonn.
We believe that the only proper expression of sexuality is between a man
and a woman within the bond of Holy Matrimony, thus we do not ordain
practicing homosexuals or perform same sex blessings.
We believe that abortion and euthanasia is the taking of human life.
We believe in the responsible stewardship of our planet.
We believe in the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
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.
We believe that family planning is a personal decision between a husband
and wife.
We believe and follow scripture in all matters.
We believe in the scriptural teaching of Jesus Christ.
Liturgy
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.
Rituals surrounding the matter and form of the Sacraments will show
respect for the Catholic liturgical traditions, but may reflect local customs.
In the liturgy references to the Trinity are in the traditional Catholic
format.
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