IOCC
We are the same church founded by our Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior with full apostolic succession. Also, we base our traditions on the teaching and the wisdom of the early church fathers. Further, we believe in one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
The Heart of Our Faith
that Jesus is the Christ and our personal Savior
in the Holy Trinity
in the inerrancy and divine inspiration of the Holy Scripture
in one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
in the three historic creeds: Nicene, Apostles, and Athanasian
the wisdom and guidance of the doctrines of the Seven Early Churches Ecumenical Councils
the wisdom and guidance of the Early Church Fathers
in the Seven Sacraments of the Church
that the Eucharist is open to all Christian believers
that all Holy Orders are open to both men and women, married or singles
celibacy of those in Holy Orders is a personal decision
in and hold valid apostolic succession
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
that contraception is a personal decision
that abortion and euthanasia is the taking of human life; however, we are also aware of the loving and forgiving nature of God
