Independent Old Catholic Church

What We Believe

• We believe that Jesus is the Christ and our personal savior.

• We believe in The Holy Trinity.

• We believe in the three historic creeds: Nicene, Apostles, and Athanasian.

• We believe in the inerrancy and divine inspiration of Holy Scriptures.

• 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.

• We believe that all Holy Orders (bishops, priests, and deacons) are open to both men and women.

• 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 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 in the purity of sexuality and thus do not perform same-sex marriages nor ordain those living in gay or lesbian lifestyles. We believe contraception is a personal decision.

• We believe and follow scripture in all matters and thus reject reincarnation.

• We believe in the scriptural teaching of Jesus and thus reject New Age Theology.