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INCARNATION OLD CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL
PALM COAST, FLORIDA
OF
THE OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA
THE DIOCESE OF FLORIDA

Statement Of Faith

© 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 (without the
Filioque) Apostles, and Athanasian.

© 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 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 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 homosexuality is a sin and thus do not
perform same-sex marriages nor ordain those living in gay or
lesbian lifestyles.
© 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.