Statement of Belief
The faith of the Fellowship of Celtic Catholic Churches is that of the undivided Christian Church of the first millennium of its existence. It is expressed in the ancient Symbol of Faith called the Nicene Creed, promulgated by the Council of Nicea n 325 CE and enlarged slightly by the Council of Constantinople in 381 CE:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, and of all things visible and invisible, and in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from Heaven, He was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, He suffered, died and was buried, and on the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures, He ascended into Heaven and sits on the right hand of the Father. He shall come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His Kingdom shall have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, and Who spoke through the Prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.
The basic source of the faith expressed in the Nicene Creed is Sacred Scripture. The Fellowship of Celtic Churches believes that Sacred Scripture (the Bible), which comprises the Old Testament (including the deuterocanonical/apocryphal books) and the New Testament, contains God’s revelation for us, particularly concerning His Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and that in maters essential to our salvation it is inerrant.
Sacraments
Equally important in Sacred Tradition are the seven Sacraments. The Fellowship of Celtic Churches believes that these Sacraments or Mysteries, which are Baptism and Eucharist, both of which are particularly attested to in Sacred Scripture, and Confirmation or Chrismation, Penance or Reconciliation, Matrimony, Holy Orders and Unction or Anointing of the Sick, are effective signs of the Lord’s continuing presence and action in His Church and efficacious channels of his Grace.
Among the Sacraments, Holy Eucharist holds a special place. The Fellowship of Celtic Churches believes that the Lord Jesus Christ is really and truly present, in His humanity and in His divinity, in the bread and wine that have been consecrated in the Eucharistic Liturgy, and that in Holy Communion we receive Him into ourselves to nourish the very life of God within us: “Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day.” (John 6:54)
We welcome to the Lord's Table ALL baptized Christians who approach it reverently, regardless of their current ecclesiastical affiliation. Divorce and remarriage are not impediments to the reception of the Holy Eucharist (see Matthew 10:8).
As Celtic Catholics we are not interested in the grand worship of state religion. Celtic Christians are fond of the small group and a liturgy which is an expression of personal faith. From ancient times, they have had great interest in spiritual gifts, manifestations of the Divine presence, religious revivals, and world evangelism. Our faith and worship and sytle is simple.
We are Christ centered and not political, but being Christ centered will bring us into areas that are on the side of social justice, ecological and pro-life not just pro birth.
The faith of the Fellowship of Celtic Catholic Churches is that of the undivided Christian Church of the first millennium of its existence. It is expressed in the ancient Symbol of Faith called the Nicene Creed, promulgated by the Council of Nicea n 325 CE and enlarged slightly by the Council of Constantinople in 381 CE:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, and of all things visible and invisible, and in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from Heaven, He was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, He suffered, died and was buried, and on the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures, He ascended into Heaven and sits on the right hand of the Father. He shall come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His Kingdom shall have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, and Who spoke through the Prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.
The basic source of the faith expressed in the Nicene Creed is Sacred Scripture. The Fellowship of Celtic Churches believes that Sacred Scripture (the Bible), which comprises the Old Testament (including the deuterocanonical/apocryphal books) and the New Testament, contains God’s revelation for us, particularly concerning His Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and that in maters essential to our salvation it is inerrant.
Sacraments
Equally important in Sacred Tradition are the seven Sacraments. The Fellowship of Celtic Churches believes that these Sacraments or Mysteries, which are Baptism and Eucharist, both of which are particularly attested to in Sacred Scripture, and Confirmation or Chrismation, Penance or Reconciliation, Matrimony, Holy Orders and Unction or Anointing of the Sick, are effective signs of the Lord’s continuing presence and action in His Church and efficacious channels of his Grace.
Among the Sacraments, Holy Eucharist holds a special place. The Fellowship of Celtic Churches believes that the Lord Jesus Christ is really and truly present, in His humanity and in His divinity, in the bread and wine that have been consecrated in the Eucharistic Liturgy, and that in Holy Communion we receive Him into ourselves to nourish the very life of God within us: “Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day.” (John 6:54)
We welcome to the Lord's Table ALL baptized Christians who approach it reverently, regardless of their current ecclesiastical affiliation. Divorce and remarriage are not impediments to the reception of the Holy Eucharist (see Matthew 10:8).
As Celtic Catholics we are not interested in the grand worship of state religion. Celtic Christians are fond of the small group and a liturgy which is an expression of personal faith. From ancient times, they have had great interest in spiritual gifts, manifestations of the Divine presence, religious revivals, and world evangelism. Our faith and worship and sytle is simple.
We are Christ centered and not political, but being Christ centered will bring us into areas that are on the side of social justice, ecological and pro-life not just pro birth.