Our Faith
Whether you grew up Catholic, are a curious Christian, or just want to know what we believe. Here is a brief non-exhaustive set of our faith.
One God, Three Persons
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matt 28:19)
We believe in one God, the living God who is Creator who can be known and loved. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit call us into the very life and love of God. This one God is the Holy Trinity, three distinct Persons, one divine nature, equal in glory and praise.
Jesus Christ
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only-begotten Son from the Father.” (John 1:14)
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who emptied Himself, assumed human flesh, was crucified for our sake, and rose from the dead on the third day. He is fully God and fully man, and He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Through Him, God reveals His love and saves humanity from our sins.
Sin, Grace, and Why This Matters
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were yet still sinners Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
None of this is meant to stay theoretical. We believe every person is made for communion with God, and that sin, our own turning away, is what breaks that communion. Salvation is God’s answer: through Christ’s death and resurrection, sin is forgiven, salvation is offered, and we are called to share in the divine life for which we are created. This is the heart of why any of it matters.
The Church Christ Founded
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” (Matt 16:18)
We believe Christ left a visible Church entrusted to the Apostles and promised to endure. Through apostolic succession, bishops continue the ministry entrusted to the Apostles. Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Church’s teaching authority work together to hand on the faith they received from Christ.
Scripture, Tradition, and the Sacraments
“So then brethren stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15)
Christ continues His saving work through His Church. Sacred Scripture and Tradition preserve what was handed on to the Apostles. Sacraments are much more than a sign of God’s grace, it is a legitimate encounter with Christ’s saving work.
The Eucharist
“He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” (John 6:54)
At the center of Catholic life is the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. We believe that by remembering the Last Supper during the Mass, bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Christ so that Christ Himself can dwell in us and heal our innermost wounds.
Mary, Mother of God
“And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” (Luke 1:43)
Because Jesus Christ is truly God, we honor Mary as the Mother of God. Chosen to bear the Savior, she responded with faith and humility to God’s call. She points always to her Son, and by faith is the first member of the Church.
Our Hope
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” (John 11:25)
We believe in the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. By the saving waters of Baptism, we die to ourselves and share in the new life with Christ.
Wherever You’re Starting From
“Immediately, the father of the child cried out and said, ‘I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24)
Catholicism is much more than a set of beliefs or rules. This is an invitation. Maybe you grew up Catholic and drifted. Maybe you’ve never been part of a church and aren’t sure what you believe, including whether any of this holds up against real suffering and real doubt. Wrestling honestly with faith, God, or suffering is often where faith actually begins, not where it ends. Either way, you don’t need to have it figured out before you’re welcome here. The Church’s oldest promise is mercy: Confession exists as a genuine encounter with God’s loving mercy.
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