The Old Catholic Church of Texas   

STATEMENT OF BELIEFS

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

We believe in The Holy Trinity.

We believe in and profess the Nicene 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 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 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 under the prayerful guidance of the Holy Spirit.

We believe and follow scripture in all matters.

We believe in the scriptural teaching of Jesus Christ.

Christ Removed from the Cross

Jesus Presented in the Temple

The Prodigal Son