We are a welcoming and loving Catholic community, with our Parish,
"St. Anthony's Catholic Chapel being located in
Garden City, Michigan and serving the Catholic Diocese of Michigan.
+++ Archbishop David S. Moody, J.C.D., D.D., Th.D. is the Archbishop for the Diocese of Michigan and the North Central States, Bishop Ordinary for the
Catholic Diocese of Michigan and Rector of St. Anthony's Catholic Chapel.
Jurisdiction website: http://adventcatholic.org/
"St. Anthony's Catholic Chapel being located in
Garden City, Michigan and serving the Catholic Diocese of Michigan.
+++ Archbishop David S. Moody, J.C.D., D.D., Th.D. is the Archbishop for the Diocese of Michigan and the North Central States, Bishop Ordinary for the
Catholic Diocese of Michigan and Rector of St. Anthony's Catholic Chapel.
Jurisdiction website: http://adventcatholic.org/
Our Statement of Faith
We believe that Jesus is "the Christ", that he is God, and that he is our personal savior.
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We believe in the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
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We believe that the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of Jesus; and because Jesus is God in the flesh - Mary is the Mother of God and worthy of honor, and worthy of liturgical observance and intercession in prayer.
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We honor the Saints and Martyrs of the Church, and pray for their help.
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We believe in the inerrancy and divine inspiration of Holy Scriptures.
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We believe in the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. (ONE - with the unity of God Himself, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; HOLY - with the holiness of the Most Holy Trinity; CATHOLIC - living the fullness of divine truth and embracing all faithful Christians of all times and places; and APOSTOLIC - tracing doctrine, traditions, and authority to the original Apostles.
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We believe in the three historic creeds: Nicene, Apostles, and Athanasian.
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We believe and accept the doctrines of the Seven Early Church Ecumenical Councils of the undivided Catholic Church.
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We believe and appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the Early Church Fathers.
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We believe in and administer the Seven Sacraments of the Church: Baptism, Holy Eucharist,
Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Matrimony and Holy Orders.
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We believe in and hold valid Apostolic Succession (Roman Catholic, Old Roman Catholic and Anglican) of Holy Orders.
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We believe that all Holy Orders (Bishops, Priests, and Deacons) are open to men only.
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We believe in the sanctity of Marriage as a lifelong commitment between a man and woman, however we also believe that within certain marriages there may be circumstances or conditions that make life within that relationship unbearable or dangerous and thus divorce becomes appropriate or even necessary. Realizing that
Jesus is merciful and it is he alone who understands fully the reality of any human decision, the Church welcomes all to the Sacraments; which includes with consideration, those who have been divorced and/or remarried.
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We believe that all humankind is called to chastity and sexual purity within their state in life.
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We believe that the only proper expression of sexuality is between a man and a woman within the bonds of Holy Matrimony.
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We believe that family planning (contraception) is a personal decision between a husband and wife under the prayerful guidance of the Holy Spirit, however in 1968, Pope Paul VI issued his landmark encyclical letter Humanae Vitae (Latin, "Human Life"), which reemphasized the Church’s constant teaching that it is always intrinsically wrong to use contraception to prevent new human beings from coming into existence.
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We believe that all life is sacred and that it must be respected and protected from the moment of conception. We believe that abortion and euthanasia are the taking of human life and are sins.
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We believe and follow Scripture in all matters
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We believe in the Scriptural teachings of Jesus Christ.
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We believe Holy Communion is open to all baptized Catholics and that all are welcome at Christ's table.
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We believe that the Bread and Wine actually become the the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ (Transubstantiation) at the Consecration during Holy Mass (the Eucharist).
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We believe that the Gospel commandment to "love others as we love ourselves" is the key to living the Christian life and it manifests itself in global concern for all peoples, patriotism for one's nation, good citizenship, and responsible stewardship of our planet.
We believe that Jesus is "the Christ", that he is God, and that he is our personal savior.
+
We believe in the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
+
We believe that the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of Jesus; and because Jesus is God in the flesh - Mary is the Mother of God and worthy of honor, and worthy of liturgical observance and intercession in prayer.
+
We honor the Saints and Martyrs of the Church, and pray for their help.
+
We believe in the inerrancy and divine inspiration of Holy Scriptures.
+
We believe in the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. (ONE - with the unity of God Himself, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; HOLY - with the holiness of the Most Holy Trinity; CATHOLIC - living the fullness of divine truth and embracing all faithful Christians of all times and places; and APOSTOLIC - tracing doctrine, traditions, and authority to the original Apostles.
+
We believe in the three historic creeds: Nicene, Apostles, and Athanasian.
+
We believe and accept the doctrines of the Seven Early Church Ecumenical Councils of the undivided Catholic Church.
+
We believe and appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the Early Church Fathers.
+
We believe in and administer the Seven Sacraments of the Church: Baptism, Holy Eucharist,
Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Matrimony and Holy Orders.
+
We believe in and hold valid Apostolic Succession (Roman Catholic, Old Roman Catholic and Anglican) of Holy Orders.
+
We believe that all Holy Orders (Bishops, Priests, and Deacons) are open to men only.
+
We believe in the sanctity of Marriage as a lifelong commitment between a man and woman, however we also believe that within certain marriages there may be circumstances or conditions that make life within that relationship unbearable or dangerous and thus divorce becomes appropriate or even necessary. Realizing that
Jesus is merciful and it is he alone who understands fully the reality of any human decision, the Church welcomes all to the Sacraments; which includes with consideration, those who have been divorced and/or remarried.
+
We believe that all humankind is called to chastity and sexual purity within their state in life.
+
We believe that the only proper expression of sexuality is between a man and a woman within the bonds of Holy Matrimony.
+
We believe that family planning (contraception) is a personal decision between a husband and wife under the prayerful guidance of the Holy Spirit, however in 1968, Pope Paul VI issued his landmark encyclical letter Humanae Vitae (Latin, "Human Life"), which reemphasized the Church’s constant teaching that it is always intrinsically wrong to use contraception to prevent new human beings from coming into existence.
+
We believe that all life is sacred and that it must be respected and protected from the moment of conception. We believe that abortion and euthanasia are the taking of human life and are sins.
+
We believe and follow Scripture in all matters
+
We believe in the Scriptural teachings of Jesus Christ.
+
We believe Holy Communion is open to all baptized Catholics and that all are welcome at Christ's table.
+
We believe that the Bread and Wine actually become the the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ (Transubstantiation) at the Consecration during Holy Mass (the Eucharist).
+
We believe that the Gospel commandment to "love others as we love ourselves" is the key to living the Christian life and it manifests itself in global concern for all peoples, patriotism for one's nation, good citizenship, and responsible stewardship of our planet.