Christ Church Bay Ridge
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A stance that departs from the denomination
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Roman Catholic Church denies.
This congregation affirms.
"rejects — Infant baptism is the norm. Baptism regenerates and incorporates into the Church. Emergency baptism of infants is a serious pastoral concern."
Inherited from denomination
What Roman Catholic Church teaches
Positions bound by the denomination's confessional standards. This is what the tradition teaches; whether this specific congregation publicly holds each is a separate question — see Statements below.
Confessional standard: Council of Trent (Canons) · Council of Trent (Decrees)
Affirms
- Apostolic SuccessionSTRONGHistoric episcopate — tactile line of consecration from the apostles.
- Assumption of MarySTRONGPius XII, Munificentissimus Deus (1950)
- Immaculate ConceptionSTRONGPius IX, Ineffabilis Deus (1854)
- Infant BaptismSTRONGWestminster XXVIII; Book of Concord SC IV; Council of Trent Session VII; Wesleyan Articles Art. XVII
- Marriage as one man and one womanSTRONGGenesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; historic universal Christian teaching.
- Perpetual Virginity of MarySTRONGSecond Council of Constantinople (553); universal patristic reception
- Real PresenceSTRONGTrent; Book of Concord (sacramental union); Chrysostom liturgy; 39 Articles Art. XXVIII
- TheotokosSTRONGCouncil of Ephesus (431)
- TransubstantiationSTRONGCouncil of Trent, Session XIII (1551)
Denies
- Believer's BaptismstandardBaptism practiced once, infant primary (RCC Trent; Orthodox catechism)
- Homosexual practice and biblical sexual ethicsSTRONGRomans 1:26–27; 1 Corinthians 6:9–10; historic universal Christian teaching.
- Permissibility of divorce and remarriageSTRONGMarriage is indissoluble; annulment (declaration of invalidity) is the only recourse (CCC 1650).
- Women in pastoral / ordained officeSTRONG1 Timothy 2:12; 1 Corinthians 14:34; historic apostolic practice.
Wrestles with
- Pacifism vs. just-warweakDefault just-war framework — usually unwritten. Inheriting at weak confidence.
In their own words
Statements
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Who We Are – Christ Church Bay Ridge Skip to content Christ Church Bay Ridge 7301 RIDGE BLVD, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Menu Welcome About Clergy & Staff Vestry Columbarium History of Christ Church History of St. John’s FAQs Worship Services News & Events Parish Life Path Bible Study Film and Discussion Photo Gallery Music & Choir Episcopal Church Women Food Pantry Giving / Tithes Who We Are Our Misson Christ Church Bay Ridge is a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive Episcopal congregation that provides a place where all can be nurtured and grow spiritually in Christ. Our mission to the coSource ↗
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Vestry – Christ Church Bay Ridge Skip to content Christ Church Bay Ridge 7301 RIDGE BLVD, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Menu Welcome About Clergy & Staff Vestry Columbarium History of Christ Church History of St. John’s FAQs Worship Services News & Events Parish Life Path Bible Study Film and Discussion Photo Gallery Music & Choir Episcopal Church Women Food Pantry Giving / Tithes Vestry Members of the Vestry at Christ Church – 2023 Catherine La Grutta – Warden In her own words, Catherine is “one of those pesky reformed Roman’s” who joined Christ Church in 2005 . She haSource ↗
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