The IOCC 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 inerrant and divine inspiration of Holy Scripture.

4. ​We believe in one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.

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

6. ​We appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the doctrines of the Seven Early Church Ecumenical Councils.

7. ​We appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the Early Church Fathers.

8. ​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.

9. ​We believe that the Bread and Wine become the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

10. ​We believe that the Eucharist is open to all Christian believers.

11. ​We believe that all Holy Orders are open to both men and women, married or single.

12. ​We believe celibacy of those in Holy Orders is a personal decision.

13. ​We hold valid Apostolic Succession.

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 that contraception is a personal decision.

16. ​We believe that abortion and euthanasia is the taking of human life, however we also are aware of the loving and forgiving nature of God.