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The Traditional Old Roman Catholic Church and The Western Rite Old Catholic Church |
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The Traditional Old Roman Catholic Church and The Western Rite Old Catholic Church |
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A Synopsis of Our Beliefs |  |
| 1. | The TORCC is a traditional Catholic jurisdiction. We align ourselves with, although are not in direct dialogue or communion with, those jurisdictions which identify themselves as Old Roman Catholic. |
| 2. | In all matters of faith and morals, the Holy Father IS infallible when speaking ex cathedra. He shall be, therefore, remembered at all Masses and prayers offered by the Church. |
| 3. | The TORCC binds all clergy, religious and laity to the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Ever-Virgin Mary and the Assumption of the Most Blessed Ever-Virgin Mary. These dogmas are binding on ALL members of the Church. |
| 4. | The TORCC affirms that there are 7 Sacraments: Baptism, confession, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, Holy Orders and Extreme Unction. We further affirm that the Sacrament of Holy Orders is reserved to male candidates. |
| 5. | Although there exists a "general confession" in the Mass, all members of the The TORCC are obligated to avail themselves of the sacrament of private/auricular confession whenever possible. "General Confession" does not suffice nor supplant reception of the sacrament of Confession. |
| 6. | The TORCC ascribes to the traditional "Calendar of the Saints" up to the calendar in place prior to the Second Vatican Council inclusive of ALL feasts and ferias of the Most Blessed Ever-Virgin Mary. |
| 7. | All members of The TORCC - clergy, Religious and laity - shall observe formal, regular and consistent devotion and homage to Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament. At no time shall any person not in major orders be permitted to distribute the Blessed Sacrament. At no time in aeternam shall Holy Communion be received in the hand. |
| 8. | The TORCC encourages the placing of statuary, pictures, icons and other objects of veneration in public oratories, chapels, churches and private homes as means of inspiration that, "...as we look at these items with the eyes of the body, we shall with the eyes of the soul..." be reminded of that which is holy and be inspired to be holy. |
| 9. | The faithful are encouraged to attend and assist whenever possible at daily Mass. Frequent reception of the sacraments is encouraged so as to fortify the soul and deter the effects of sin. Reception of the Blessed Sacrament is reserved to baptized Catholics. The TORCC does not nor will engage in "open communion". The Leonine Prayers shall be offered on behalf of the Church Catholic as directed by Pope St. Leo at the conclusion of ALL Masses. |
| 10. | The faithful are encouraged to offer 5 decades of the Rosary and to wear the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel as requested by the Most Blessed Ever-Virgin Mary at Fatima. |
| 11. | Women are required to wear a veil or other suitable head covering when attending Mass or other liturgical services in the Church. All persons attending services are asked to dress appropriately, i.e. no bear arms, no shorts or tanktops, no scanty attire. |
| 12. | All members shall observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence. The elderly (over the age of 59) and the ill are dispensed there from and shall not be obligated thus they may engage in the practice of fast and abstinence by personal choice and only insomuch as it would not compromise their health and well-being. |
| The TORCC does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, lifestyle orientation, marital status, age, or national origin. With exception to our position on the ordination of women, The TORCC does not discriminate based on sex/gender. The American Traditional Catholic Church is recognized as a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation by the State of California and as an exempt organization by the Franchise Tax Board of the State California. The American Traditional Catholic Church satisfies the 14 criteria established by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a Religious Nonprofit Organization. Documents testamentary are available for review upon written request. Please email the Chancery for any further questions. | |