Saint Rita Church
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Tension detected
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
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Contact Us :: Saint Rita Parish Bishop's reopening information 512 Main Street • Gouldsboro, PA • (570) 842-4995 Home Faith Formation Mass Schedule Location News & Events News from the Diocese Sacramental Life Volunteer About Us Contact Us Join Our Congregation Gallery Contact Us Saint Rita 512 Main Street Gouldsboro, PA 18424 Phone: (570) 842-4995 Fax: (570) 842-5429 Parish Office 516 Main Street Gouldsboro, PA 18424 Office Hours: Monday and Thursday 8:00AM to 3:00PM Mailing Saint Rita Parish PO Box 537 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 Phone: (570) 842-4995 Fax: (570) 842-5249 Email: [email protecteSource ↗
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About Us :: Saint Rita Parish Bishop's reopening information 512 Main Street • Gouldsboro, PA • (570) 842-4995 Home Faith Formation Mass Schedule Location News & Events News from the Diocese Sacramental Life Volunteer About Us Contact Us Join Our Congregation Gallery About Us The mission of Saint Rita's Parish, Gouldsboro is to promote the spiritual growth of every member of the parish, through the building up of the community of faith; by celebrating the sacred liturgy well; and by strengthening and supporting one another by works of charity. We are constantly updating our website. Please conSource ↗
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