Our Lady of Fatima
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Tension detected
2 stances that depart 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.
"based on our Baptismal commitment"Source ↗
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
about_us
<!DOCTYPE html> About About Calendar Ministries Sacraments Faith Formation Prayer & Devotions Visit Giving About Parish Mission Our Lady of Fatima and Immaculate Conception parish is a Catholic faith community called by God to holiness. Our calling is realized in a spirit of love, unity and hospitality. As a faith community we will deepen our knowledge and love of God in Christ. We will seek to contribute our time, talent and other resources in a spirit of service, based on our Baptismal commitment, founded on the Word of God and celebrated in sacramental life, especially EucharistSource ↗
about_us
<!DOCTYPE html> LiveStream & Recordings About Calendar Ministries Sacraments Faith Formation Prayer & Devotions Visit Giving About LiveStream & Recordings Staff About "> LiveStream & Recordings Staff © 2020 OLF & IC, all rights reserved Terms of Use / Privacy Our Lady of Fatima Rectory / Office / Christian Formation 724 Main Street New London, NH 03257 (603) 526-4484 parishoffice@olfic.org Office Hours Monday to Friday 9 AM to 3 PM Loaves and Fishes Help Line (800) 978-6395 Catholic Charities (800) 562-5249 or (603) 448-5151 Mass Times., Sat. 5PM, Sun. 10:30AMSource ↗
about_us
<!DOCTYPE html> LiveStream & Recordings About Calendar Ministries Sacraments Faith Formation Prayer & Devotions Visit Giving About LiveStream & Recordings Staff About "> LiveStream & Recordings Staff © 2020 OLF & IC, all rights reserved Terms of Use / Privacy Our Lady of Fatima Rectory / Office / Christian Formation 724 Main Street New London, NH 03257 (603) 526-4484 parishoffice@olfic.org Office Hours Monday to Friday 9 AM to 3 PM Loaves and Fishes Help Line (800) 978-6395 Catholic Charities (800) 562-5249 or (603) 448-5151 Mass Times., Sat. 5PM, Sun. 10:30AMSource ↗
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About About Calendar Ministries Sacraments Faith Formation Prayer & Devotions Visit Giving About Parish Mission Our Lady of Fatima and Immaculate Conception parish is a Catholic faith community called by God to holiness. Our calling is realized in a spirit of love, unity and hospitality. As a faith community we will deepen our knowledge and love of God in Christ. We will seek to contribute our time, talent and other resources in a spirit of service, based on our Baptismal commitment, founded on the Word of God and celebrated in sacramental life, especially Eucharist. History One of the first CSource ↗
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LiveStream & Recordings About Calendar Ministries Sacraments Faith Formation Prayer & Devotions Visit Giving About LiveStream & Recordings Staff About "> LiveStream & Recordings Staff © 2020 OLF & IC, all rights reserved Terms of Use / Privacy Our Lady of Fatima Rectory / Office / Christian Formation 724 Main Street New London, NH 03257 (603) 526-4484 parishoffice@olfic.org Office Hours Monday to Friday 9 AM to 3 PM Loaves and Fishes Help Line (800) 978-6395 Catholic Charities (800) 562-5249 or (603) 448-5151 Mass Times., Sat. 5PM, Sun. 10:30AM Weekday Mass Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:30AM, WeSource ↗
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LiveStream & Recordings About Calendar Ministries Sacraments Faith Formation Prayer & Devotions Visit Giving About LiveStream & Recordings Staff About "> LiveStream & Recordings Staff © 2020 OLF & IC, all rights reserved Terms of Use / Privacy Our Lady of Fatima Rectory / Office / Christian Formation 724 Main Street New London, NH 03257 (603) 526-4484 parishoffice@olfic.org Office Hours Monday to Friday 9 AM to 3 PM Loaves and Fishes Help Line (800) 978-6395 Catholic Charities (800) 562-5249 or (603) 448-5151 Mass Times., Sat. 5PM, Sun. 10:30AM Weekday Mass Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:30AM, WeSource ↗
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