Church of the Guardian Angel
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A stance that departs from the denomination
The congregation's own words appear to differ from what its denomination's confession binds. This is an AI reading of the church's public text and may be inaccurate — the quotes below show what it's based on.
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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
statement_of_faith
<!DOCTYPE html> Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church Sacraments Baptism Baptism Saving waters that bring the Holy Spirit and welcomes Catholics into the Church. Reconciliation Reconciliation Experiencing God’s mercy exercised through the ministry of priests. Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist Receiving the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ under the appearance of bread and wine. Confirmation Confirmation Being sealed and strengthened by the gift of the Holy Spirit to be a living witness to Christ Marriage Marriage A sacred union celebrating the covenant between a man and womSource ↗
about_us
<!DOCTYPE html> Mass Times - Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church Welcome to Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church I'm New Contact Us Adoration Hours Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Guardian Angel R.C. Church is held on Thursday from 6 pm. to 7 pm. and Fridays from 6:20 pm. to 7:20 pm. Mass Times Monday- Friday / Lunes- Viernes / Poniedziałek - Piątek / Понеділок - П’ятниця. English: 9:00 a.m. Thursday / Jueves / Czwartek / Четвер. Español / Spanish: 7:30 p.m. Friday / Viernes / Piątek / П’ятниця. English: 7:30 p.m. Saturday / Sabado / Sobota / Субота English: 9:00 a.m. (DailySource ↗
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<!DOCTYPE html> Contact - Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church Contact Mass Times Contact Our Beliefs History Resources Schools Mass Times Contact Our Beliefs History Resources Schools We're here to help Parish Staff Rev. Hugues Berrette, Parish Administrator Mrs. Liliana Cazar, Parish Secretary Mrs. Nain Merino, Director of Religious Education Mr. Robert Dacchille, Director of Music Ministry/Organist Mrs. Lyubov Shchybchyk, Organist Mr. John John, Trustee Mr. David Ball, Trustee Have a question? Need to contact us? Just fill out the form below and someone will be in touch with youSource ↗
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Mass Times - Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church Welcome to Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church I'm New Contact Us Adoration Hours Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Guardian Angel R.C. Church is held on Thursday from 6 pm. to 7 pm. and Fridays from 6:20 pm. to 7:20 pm. Mass Times Monday- Friday / Lunes- Viernes / Poniedziałek - Piątek / Понеділок - П’ятниця. English: 9:00 a.m. Thursday / Jueves / Czwartek / Четвер. Español / Spanish: 7:30 p.m. Friday / Viernes / Piątek / П’ятниця. English: 7:30 p.m. Saturday / Sabado / Sobota / Субота English: 9:00 a.m. (Daily Mass) Ukrainian: українськоSource ↗
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Contact - Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church Contact Mass Times Contact Our Beliefs History Resources Schools Mass Times Contact Our Beliefs History Resources Schools We're here to help Parish Staff Rev. Hugues Berrette, Parish Administrator Mrs. Liliana Cazar, Parish Secretary Mrs. Nain Merino, Director of Religious Education Mr. Robert Dacchille, Director of Music Ministry/Organist Mrs. Lyubov Shchybchyk, Organist Mr. John John, Trustee Mr. David Ball, Trustee Have a question? Need to contact us? Just fill out the form below and someone will be in touch with you shortly. Guardian Angel RomSource ↗
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