About Us
The United Free Catholic Church is a community of communities, practicing the orthodox Christian faith in the ancient catholic and episcopal traditions.
The term Orthodox simply means "right-thinking" (you may read more about the Orthodox faith here...).
The term Episcopal identifies the Church as being served by bishops ( you may read more about episcopal tradition here).
Catholic simply means "universal" and "all believers in Jesus Christ throughout all ages, regardless of denominational affiliation". You may read more about the Catholic faith here.......
We celebrate the traditional seven sacraments of the Church, namely Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist (Mass-Holy Communion-Lord's Supper), Reconciliation (confession), Marriage, Holy Orders (ordination of deacons-presbyters-bishops) and anointing of the sick. Baptism and the Holy Eucharist are the "Gospel Sacraments", and are celebrated as the center of our sacramental life.
We also have received and preserve the teachings of and connection to the Apostles of Jesus through the practice of Apostolic Succession, the unbroken line of succession from the Apostles to today's ministers through the laying on of hands. This is what makes the Archdiocese an "episcopal" Church, because the term "episcopal" simply means organized and served by bishops.
The services in any of our communities would be familiar to Christians of a litrugical background, such as the Anglican, Roman Catholic or Orthodox traditions. The most common forms of worship services in our communities are the Novus Ordo (Mass of Paul VI), the Divine Liturgies of Saint Basil and Saint John Chrysostom and the various editions of the Book of Common Prayer.
The term Orthodox simply means "right-thinking" (you may read more about the Orthodox faith here...).
The term Episcopal identifies the Church as being served by bishops ( you may read more about episcopal tradition here).
Catholic simply means "universal" and "all believers in Jesus Christ throughout all ages, regardless of denominational affiliation". You may read more about the Catholic faith here.......
We celebrate the traditional seven sacraments of the Church, namely Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist (Mass-Holy Communion-Lord's Supper), Reconciliation (confession), Marriage, Holy Orders (ordination of deacons-presbyters-bishops) and anointing of the sick. Baptism and the Holy Eucharist are the "Gospel Sacraments", and are celebrated as the center of our sacramental life.
We also have received and preserve the teachings of and connection to the Apostles of Jesus through the practice of Apostolic Succession, the unbroken line of succession from the Apostles to today's ministers through the laying on of hands. This is what makes the Archdiocese an "episcopal" Church, because the term "episcopal" simply means organized and served by bishops.
The services in any of our communities would be familiar to Christians of a litrugical background, such as the Anglican, Roman Catholic or Orthodox traditions. The most common forms of worship services in our communities are the Novus Ordo (Mass of Paul VI), the Divine Liturgies of Saint Basil and Saint John Chrysostom and the various editions of the Book of Common Prayer.
The Catholic Faith
The United Free Catholic Church endeavors to provide a place where all people can come to worship God, pray, receive the Sacraments, and find the path of spiritual growth that best suits them.
Of particular concern to us is the offering of valid sacraments to those who have been disenfranchised by other organizations and Christians and are seeking forms of worship and beliefs founded in the traditions and beliefs of the early church.
Christianity in the Catholic tradition is a network of diverse communities stretching back to the original community that surrounded Jesus during his ministry.
Because of the diversity that has always existed in our Catholic history, we assert that Christianity in the Catholic tradition is a spiritual tradition that continues to grow in its mission and understanding. It is never content with past accomplishments nor does it uncritically accept the observations and perspectives of the past.
Of particular concern to us is the offering of valid sacraments to those who have been disenfranchised by other organizations and Christians and are seeking forms of worship and beliefs founded in the traditions and beliefs of the early church.
Christianity in the Catholic tradition is a network of diverse communities stretching back to the original community that surrounded Jesus during his ministry.
Because of the diversity that has always existed in our Catholic history, we assert that Christianity in the Catholic tradition is a spiritual tradition that continues to grow in its mission and understanding. It is never content with past accomplishments nor does it uncritically accept the observations and perspectives of the past.
1st Council of Nicea 325 A.D.
The United Free Catholic Church accepts the first seven historic ecumenical councils and their theological decisions as a rule and guide of our faith. You may read about the first seven Ecumenical Councils here...
The United Free Catholic Church understands that the church is never perfect and is always a work in progress.
We strive to remain committed to the Ancient Faith in light of modern reality.
As our guide to faith and practice, the United Free Catholic Church remains committed to the teachings of the early church as expressed in the ancient creeds. You may read the creeds here...
The United Free Catholic Church understands that the church is never perfect and is always a work in progress.
We strive to remain committed to the Ancient Faith in light of modern reality.
As our guide to faith and practice, the United Free Catholic Church remains committed to the teachings of the early church as expressed in the ancient creeds. You may read the creeds here...