Ang Ministriya sa Konseho
Ni: Rev. Fr. Antonio N. Ablon
Pasiuna:
Ang ministriya sa simbahan dili lamang bulohaton sa mga ordinado. Bulohaton kini sa tibuok simbahan nga gilangkoban sa mga layko ug mga ordinado-obispo, pari ug diyakono. Ang kabahinan sa mga ordinado sa tibuok bulohaton sa ministriya mao ang pagka-maggigiya (Ministry of guidance). Sa simbahan, adunay daghan nga boluhaton sa ministriya nga anaa usab nakasangon sa mga layko, ang general ministry, nga giniyahan sa mga ordinado. Lakip niini ang ministriya sa mga konseho.
Ang mga koseho mao ang usa sa mga expressions sa synodacial governance sa simbahan. Sa sal-ang sa mga conventions ug mga asembliya, ang mga konseho mao ang mobuhat sa tahas sa mga asmbliya o kaha sa conventions – ang EXECOM sa sal-ang sa General Assembly, ang Diocesan Council sa sal-ang sa Diocesan Conventions ug ang Parish Council sa sal-ang sa Parish conventions.
Niini nga partikular nga pagtuon atong hatagan sa pagtagad ang mga Konseho sa Parokya (the Parish Councils). Maoy tinguha niini nga pagtuon ang pagpasabot sa mga sakop niini nga simbahan sa tahas ug bulohaton sa konseho sa parokya aron nga mapahapsay ang kadumalahan sa simbahan ug malikayan ang panagbingkil nga bunga lamang sa atong pagka-walay kasayuran sa atong tagsa-tagsa ka mga tahas ug bulohaton.
Ang Konseho sa Parokya:
Kinsa man ang naglangkob niini? Kanus-a man sila matukod? Kinsa man ang nagtukod kanila?
Ang konseho sa parokya pagalangkoban sa kura sa kura paroko o kaha sa mga pari sa usa ka parokya ug sa tag-tulo (3) ka mga representante sa matag sektor sa LIFI, WOPIC ug YIFI sa simbahan. Sila gipili pinaagi sa Parish Convention (Canons chapter 4, section 22). Ang kura paroko mao ang ex-officio Presiding Officer.
Tungod niini ang kagahum, katungod ug katungdanan sa mga sakop sa konseho nagsumikad sa parish convention nga mao ang nagtukod, nagmugna ug nagpili kanila.
Adunay napulo (10) lamang ka sakop ang usa ka konseho sa parokya. Mahimo nga molabaw kini sa napulo kon adunay 2 o 3 ba kaha ka pari ang nadestino sa maong parokya.
Adunay mga panahon nga gikinahanglan ang ubang mga tawo panahon sa katiguman sa parish council sumala sa ilang hisgutanan. Mahimong ipa-apil sila isip resource person/s aron motabang sa parish council nga makahimo og usa ka maayong desisyon. Apan kinahanglan usab maklaro nga sa panahon na sa pagdesisyon kadto lamang sakop sa konseho ang pwedeng mobutar.
Angayan nga masabtan sa matag sakop sa konseho nga sila mga represntate sa ilang sektor diha sa Parish Council. Dili nila kini personal nga katungod kondili kahigayonan lamang (privilege) nga gihatag kanila sa mga sakop sa kainatibukang parokya nga gi-representahan sa mga delegado sa parish convention. Kay representante man, angayan lamang nga ang ilang pagpatisipar sa mga katiguman sa konseho sa kanunay nagapakita sa hunahuna ug mga pangindahay sa ilang sektor alang sa kalambuan sa simbahan. Labing maayo nga ang matag sektor sa parokya aduna gayud regular meetings aron nga ang mga representante nila magadala gayud sa ilang tingog didto sa konseho.
Ang mga tahas ug bulohaton sa Konseho sa Parokya
(Canons, Chapter 4, Section 23):
1. Ang konseho isip Governing Body sa parokya
Ang konseho mao ang tagdumala sa mga temporal matters sa parokya - sa ga butang kalibutanon okon sekular, mga dili esprituhanon. Ang mga desisyon alang sa mga bulohaton, programa, proyekto ug sa secular butang sama sa real ug personal properties sama sa buildings, yuta ug uban pang mga butang nga gipag-iyahan ug gipalambo ug gidulamala sa simbahan. Ang konseho gipanguluhan sa kura paroko isip presiding officer, isip chairman. Siya pagatabangan sa Vice-Chairman sa konseho niini nga bulohaton sa panahon nga dili niya mahimo ang pag-preside.
2. Ang Konseho isip Assisting Body
· Ang Executive Officer sa parokya mao ang pari, ang kura paroko (Canons, Chapter 4, Section 7). Human magdesisyon ang konseho pinaagi sa ilang katiguman (meetings) ang pari mao ang mag-implementar niini.
· Kung gikinahanglan gayud, ang konseho magatabang usab sa pag-implementar sa mga plano, proyekto ug sa uban pang mga kalihukan nga magdala ngadto sa kaayohan ug kalambuan sa parokya (Canons, Chapter 4, Section 23).
· Ang Parish Council magtukod sa mga komitiba nga gikinanaghanglan aron nga mapatuman nila ang tahas niini sa pagtabang sa kura paroko (Canons, Chapter 4, Section 25).
· Dili compulsory apan mas maayo ug mas makapasayon kon ang mga komitiba sa parokya pagapangunahan sa mga sakop sa konseho sa parokya nga maoy mangulo (chairman) sa matag komitiba. Sa kasinatian, mas dali kini nga mapalihok ug makatabang sa konseho ug sa kura paroko sa kadumalahan sa parokya.
· Diha sa konseho adunay mga sakop nga adunay pinasahi nga katungdanan, adunay executive functions. Sila mao ang Secretary, Treasurer ug Auditor nga gipili sa mga sakop sa konseho (Canons, Chapter 4, Section 26). Sila adunay partikular nga tahas sa pagtabang sa executive nga tahas sa pari. Mao man gani nga ang pari gitawag nga Chief Executive kay aduna siya’y mga subordinates in the executive functions nga mao ang atong nahisgutan sa unahan.
· Angayan masabtan nga ang Vice-Chairman sa parokya panagabaga lamang sa pari sa iyang bulohaton sa governing functions sa parish council, sa paghulip sa pari sa pag-preside. Dili siya Vice-Chief Executive officer sa parokya.
3. Ang konseho isip Recommendatory Body
Ang Kura paroko mao ang Spiritual Leader sa parokya (Canons, Chapter 4, Section 7). Sa paghimo sa mga desisyon sa mga aspeto ug bulohatong spiritual ug relihiyoso, ang konseho recommendatory lamang. Angayan kini nga masabtan sa matag sakop sa simbahan ilabina gayud ang mga sakop sa konseho (Canons, Chapter 4, Section 23). Nagpasabot kini nga kon maghisgut na ug magabuhat na ang simbahan sa mga espitiuhanon ug mga relihiyosong butang, ang pari mao ang masunod apan adunay kahigayonan nga ang mga sakop sa konseho makarekomendar ngadto sa pari. Hinoon, dili usab tanang rekomendasyon ang mahimong mauyonan o kaha buhaton sa kura paroko tungod kay iya mang tahas usab ang pagbantay sa moralidad ug sa pag-amping ug pagpakaylap sa tinuod nga pagtoo ug ang pag-siguro nga kini maikinabuhi sa iyang mga sakop isip siya ang ilang pastor ug mag-gigiya.
Importanteng tugon:
Importanteng atong idugang pa niini nga pagpasabot, angayan nga matngon ang matag sakop sa konseho sa kamatuoran nga ”the council is not a council when it is not in session”. Nagapasabot kini nga ang matag sakop sa konseho dili mao ang konseho ug dili madala sa matag usa ka sakop sa konseho ang ngalan sa konseho sa dihang siya nag-inusara. Mahimo lamang silang konseho niana mismong panahon nga sila nagapahigayon sa ilang tigum. Sa pagkahuman sa ilang tigum sila mga individual members lamang sa konseho ug dili na makahimo sa desisyon alang sa tibuok nga konseho tungod kay ang konseho usa man ka katiguman ug kolektibo nga nagahimo sa desisyon.
Human sa ilang tigum, adunay duha (2) ka butang angayan timan-an ang matag sakop sa konseho; una - ang matag usa magahimo sumala lamang sa mga bulohaton nga gitahas kanila sa maong katiguman; ikaduha – mangunsulta sa mga ginsakopan ilabina gayud sa ilang sektor aron makapaangita sa pamaagi nga makapalabang sila sa mga resolusyon ug mga desisyon alang sa kalambuan sa simbahan nga makatabang sa tinguha nga kita makaabot ngadto sa katumanan sa misyon nga mao ang pagkatukod sa Gingharian sa Diyos.
Hinaut nga ang Diyos manalangin kanatong tanan diha sa kadumalahan sa iyang parasan pinaagi sa konseho sa parokya.
Gihan-ay ni Rev. Fr. Antonio N. Ablon, the Canon, Pro-Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City alang sa kagamitan sa ipahigayon nga Pre-Convention Orientation of the Leadership Bodies.
Refenrences:
1. Module on the Leadership Bodies Orientation nga gimugna sa COME-national;
2. 1977 Constitution and Canons;
3. Statement on the Ministry of the Laity.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
The IFI Articles of Religion
INTRODUCTION
The Articles of Religion are doctrinal statements that define the standards of doctrine of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente. It contains the basic summary of the doctrinal teachings subscribed to by the clergy and laity of the Church.
WE HOLD TO THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES OF RELIGION TAUGHT BY THIS CHURCH:
1. Salvation:
Salvation is obtained only through a vital faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as Lord and Saviour. This faith should manifest itself in good works.
2. Holy Scriptures:
The Holy Scriptures contain all things necessary to salvation, and nothing which cannot be proved thereby should be required to be believed.
3. The Creeds:
The Articles of the Christian Faith as contained in the ancient Creeds known as the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds are to be taught by this Church and accepted by the faithful.
4. The Sacraments:
The Sacraments are outward and visible signs of our faith and a means whereby God manifests His goodwill towards us and confers grace upon us.
Two Sacraments, Baptism and Holy Communion, commonly called the Mass, ordained by Christ Himself, are held to be generally necessary to salvation.
Baptism is necessary for salvation. It signifies and confers grace, cleansing from original sin as well as actual sin previously committed; makes us children of God and heirs of everlasting life. It effects our entrance into the Church of God. It is administered with water in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Confirmation, whereby, through the imposition of the Bishop’s hands, anointing and prayer, baptized Christians are strengthened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit and confirmed in the Faith.
Penance, the confession of sins as commanded by Jesus Christ.
The Holy Eucharist, the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, taken and received by the faithful for the strengthening and refreshing of their bodies and souls.
Holy Unction, whereby the sick, especially one in danger of death, is anointed with oil with prayer. He receives, if necessary, remission of sins, the strengthening of his soul, and, if it be God’s will, restoration to health.
Holy orders, a Sacrament by which Bishops, Priests and Deacons are ordained and receive power and authority to perform their sacred duties.
Holy Matrimony, a sacrament in which a man and a woman are joined together in the holy estate of matrimony.
5. The Holy Eucharist:
The Holy Eucharist, commonly called the Mass, is the central act of Christian worship. It is the sacrament of our redemption by Christ’s death. Those who partake of it receive the Body and Blood of Christ. All who purpose to make their communion should diligently try and examine themselves before they presume to eat of that Bread and drink of that Cup. For as the benefit is great, if with a true penitent heart and lively faith a man receive that Holy Sacrament, so is the danger great if he receive the same unworthily.
The Mass is to be said in the official language of the Church in such a way it can be heard by the worshipers.
The authorized Order for the celebration of the Mass is that set forth in the Prayer Book adopted by this Church.
6. Sacred Ministry:
From Apostolic times there have been three Orders of Ministers in the Church of God: Bishops, Priests and Deacons. These orders are to be reverently esteemed and continued in this Church. And no man is to be accepted as a lawful Bishop, Priest, or Deacon in this Church, or permitted to execute any functions pertaining to these Orders, except he be called, tried, examined, and admitted thereunto according to the Canons of this Church, and in accordance with the Order prescribed by this Church for making, Ordaining and Consecrating Bishops, Priests and Deacons, or hath had Episcopal Consecration or Ordination.
7. Celibacy of the Clergy:
Bishops, Priests, and Deacons are not commanded by God’s law to marry to abstain from marriage, therefore they are permitted to marry at their own discretion, as they shall judge the same to serve better to godliness.
8. Church Building:
Churches for the worship of God are to be erected and separated from all unhallowed, worldly, and common uses, that men may reverence the Majesty of God and show forth greater devotion and humility in His service.
9. The Altar:
The altar is the most sacred part of the Church because there Jesus is sacramentally present. It symbolizes Mt. Calvary, and, therefore, if images of Saints are used for adornment, care is to be exercised that such ornaments may not distract the minds of the worshipers from the Person of Jesus Christ.
10. Worship, Rites and Ceremonies:
Only such Orders of Service as have been authorized by this Church shall be used in Public Worship; provided, however, that the Diocesan Bishop or Supreme Council of Bishops may authorize Orders of Service for special occasions.
11. Language of Public Service:
All public services shall be conducted in the official language of the Church, or in any other language the Supreme Council of Bishops may prescribe.
12. Purity of Life:
Holiness, altruism, obedience to God’s Commandments and a zeal for His honor and glory are incumbent upon Clergy and Laity alike, therefore all should be trained in a clean and disciplined life, not neglecting prayer, study, and the exercise of moral discipline.
13. Knowledge:
All truth is of God, therefore the Church should promote sound knowledge and good learning. No books except those detrimental to good morals are to be prohibited.
14. The Blessed Virgin:
The Virgin Mary was chosen by God to be the Mother of Jesus Christ. As Jesus Christ is truly God and Mary is the Mother of Jesus Christ, she is the Mother of God in His human generation. She whom God honored is to be honored above all.
15. The Saints:
Persons universally recognized for their holiness of life, loyalty and courage, especially the Blessed Virgin and the New Testament Saints, are to be held in reverent remembrance. Veneration of Saints is not contrary to God’s commandments as revealed in the Scriptures; but their deification is condemned by the Church as a monstrous blasphemy. Veneration of the Saints must not obscure the duty of the faithful to direct approach to God through Jesus Christ. Honor rendered the Saints must in no wise detract from the honor due the Three Persons of the Holy Trinity.
16. Miracles:
Holy Scriptures teach us that events take place in the natural world, but out of its established order, which are possible only through the intervention of divine power, like the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. So-called miracles, based not on well-authenticated facts but on merely fantastic rumors, are repudiated. Belief in unsubstantiated miracles leads to pagan fanaticism and is to be condemned as destructive to the true faith.
17. Attitude Towards The Roman Church:
When this Church withdrew from the Roman Catholic Church, it repudiated the authority of the Pope and such doctrines, customs and practices as were inconsistent with the Word of God, sound learning and a good conscience. It had no intention of departing from Catholic doctrine, practice and discipline as set forth by the Councils of the undivided Church. Such departures as occurred were due to the exigencies of the times, and are to be corrected by official action as opportunity affords, so that this Church may be brought into the stream of historic Christianity and be universally acknowledge as a true branch of the Catholic Church.
18. Attitude Towards Other Churches:
Opportunity is to be sought for closer cooperation with other branches of the Catholic Church, and cordial relations maintained with all who acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
19. Church and State:
This Church is politically independent of the State, and the State of the Church. The Church does not ally itself with any particular school of political thought or with any political party. Its members are politically free and are urged to be exemplary citizens and to use their influence for the prosperity and welfare of the State.
20. Doctrine and Constitutional Rules of the Church and the Fundamental Epistles:
The Doctrine and Constitutional Rules of the Philippine Independent Church, adopted on October 28th, 1903, and subsequently amended, and the Fundamental Epistles of the Philippine Independent Church, are henceforth not to be held as binding either upon the Clergy or Laity of this Church in matters of Doctrine, Discipline or Order, wherein they differ in substance from the Declaration of Faith or the Articles of Religion contained herein. They are to be valued as historical documents promulgated by the Founders of this Church when they were seeking to interpret the Catholic Faith in a manner understood by the people. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit the Church has sought to eradicate such errors of judgment and doctrine as crept into its life and official documents in times past.
21. Additions, Amendments, Repeal:
The Declaration of Faith shall not be altered, amended or repealed. However, the Articles of Religion may be amended, repealed or added to by an absolute majority of the delegates to the General Assembly having the right to vote. Such action before it becomes binding upon the Church must be ratified by the Supreme Council of Bishops and approved by the Supreme Bishop.
For a more comprehensive presentation about the IFI, please visit http://www.ifi.ph/.
The Articles of Religion are doctrinal statements that define the standards of doctrine of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente. It contains the basic summary of the doctrinal teachings subscribed to by the clergy and laity of the Church.
WE HOLD TO THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES OF RELIGION TAUGHT BY THIS CHURCH:
1. Salvation:
Salvation is obtained only through a vital faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as Lord and Saviour. This faith should manifest itself in good works.
2. Holy Scriptures:
The Holy Scriptures contain all things necessary to salvation, and nothing which cannot be proved thereby should be required to be believed.
3. The Creeds:
The Articles of the Christian Faith as contained in the ancient Creeds known as the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds are to be taught by this Church and accepted by the faithful.
4. The Sacraments:
The Sacraments are outward and visible signs of our faith and a means whereby God manifests His goodwill towards us and confers grace upon us.
Two Sacraments, Baptism and Holy Communion, commonly called the Mass, ordained by Christ Himself, are held to be generally necessary to salvation.
Baptism is necessary for salvation. It signifies and confers grace, cleansing from original sin as well as actual sin previously committed; makes us children of God and heirs of everlasting life. It effects our entrance into the Church of God. It is administered with water in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Confirmation, whereby, through the imposition of the Bishop’s hands, anointing and prayer, baptized Christians are strengthened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit and confirmed in the Faith.
Penance, the confession of sins as commanded by Jesus Christ.
The Holy Eucharist, the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, taken and received by the faithful for the strengthening and refreshing of their bodies and souls.
Holy Unction, whereby the sick, especially one in danger of death, is anointed with oil with prayer. He receives, if necessary, remission of sins, the strengthening of his soul, and, if it be God’s will, restoration to health.
Holy orders, a Sacrament by which Bishops, Priests and Deacons are ordained and receive power and authority to perform their sacred duties.
Holy Matrimony, a sacrament in which a man and a woman are joined together in the holy estate of matrimony.
5. The Holy Eucharist:
The Holy Eucharist, commonly called the Mass, is the central act of Christian worship. It is the sacrament of our redemption by Christ’s death. Those who partake of it receive the Body and Blood of Christ. All who purpose to make their communion should diligently try and examine themselves before they presume to eat of that Bread and drink of that Cup. For as the benefit is great, if with a true penitent heart and lively faith a man receive that Holy Sacrament, so is the danger great if he receive the same unworthily.
The Mass is to be said in the official language of the Church in such a way it can be heard by the worshipers.
The authorized Order for the celebration of the Mass is that set forth in the Prayer Book adopted by this Church.
6. Sacred Ministry:
From Apostolic times there have been three Orders of Ministers in the Church of God: Bishops, Priests and Deacons. These orders are to be reverently esteemed and continued in this Church. And no man is to be accepted as a lawful Bishop, Priest, or Deacon in this Church, or permitted to execute any functions pertaining to these Orders, except he be called, tried, examined, and admitted thereunto according to the Canons of this Church, and in accordance with the Order prescribed by this Church for making, Ordaining and Consecrating Bishops, Priests and Deacons, or hath had Episcopal Consecration or Ordination.
7. Celibacy of the Clergy:
Bishops, Priests, and Deacons are not commanded by God’s law to marry to abstain from marriage, therefore they are permitted to marry at their own discretion, as they shall judge the same to serve better to godliness.
8. Church Building:
Churches for the worship of God are to be erected and separated from all unhallowed, worldly, and common uses, that men may reverence the Majesty of God and show forth greater devotion and humility in His service.
9. The Altar:
The altar is the most sacred part of the Church because there Jesus is sacramentally present. It symbolizes Mt. Calvary, and, therefore, if images of Saints are used for adornment, care is to be exercised that such ornaments may not distract the minds of the worshipers from the Person of Jesus Christ.
10. Worship, Rites and Ceremonies:
Only such Orders of Service as have been authorized by this Church shall be used in Public Worship; provided, however, that the Diocesan Bishop or Supreme Council of Bishops may authorize Orders of Service for special occasions.
11. Language of Public Service:
All public services shall be conducted in the official language of the Church, or in any other language the Supreme Council of Bishops may prescribe.
12. Purity of Life:
Holiness, altruism, obedience to God’s Commandments and a zeal for His honor and glory are incumbent upon Clergy and Laity alike, therefore all should be trained in a clean and disciplined life, not neglecting prayer, study, and the exercise of moral discipline.
13. Knowledge:
All truth is of God, therefore the Church should promote sound knowledge and good learning. No books except those detrimental to good morals are to be prohibited.
14. The Blessed Virgin:
The Virgin Mary was chosen by God to be the Mother of Jesus Christ. As Jesus Christ is truly God and Mary is the Mother of Jesus Christ, she is the Mother of God in His human generation. She whom God honored is to be honored above all.
15. The Saints:
Persons universally recognized for their holiness of life, loyalty and courage, especially the Blessed Virgin and the New Testament Saints, are to be held in reverent remembrance. Veneration of Saints is not contrary to God’s commandments as revealed in the Scriptures; but their deification is condemned by the Church as a monstrous blasphemy. Veneration of the Saints must not obscure the duty of the faithful to direct approach to God through Jesus Christ. Honor rendered the Saints must in no wise detract from the honor due the Three Persons of the Holy Trinity.
16. Miracles:
Holy Scriptures teach us that events take place in the natural world, but out of its established order, which are possible only through the intervention of divine power, like the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. So-called miracles, based not on well-authenticated facts but on merely fantastic rumors, are repudiated. Belief in unsubstantiated miracles leads to pagan fanaticism and is to be condemned as destructive to the true faith.
17. Attitude Towards The Roman Church:
When this Church withdrew from the Roman Catholic Church, it repudiated the authority of the Pope and such doctrines, customs and practices as were inconsistent with the Word of God, sound learning and a good conscience. It had no intention of departing from Catholic doctrine, practice and discipline as set forth by the Councils of the undivided Church. Such departures as occurred were due to the exigencies of the times, and are to be corrected by official action as opportunity affords, so that this Church may be brought into the stream of historic Christianity and be universally acknowledge as a true branch of the Catholic Church.
18. Attitude Towards Other Churches:
Opportunity is to be sought for closer cooperation with other branches of the Catholic Church, and cordial relations maintained with all who acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
19. Church and State:
This Church is politically independent of the State, and the State of the Church. The Church does not ally itself with any particular school of political thought or with any political party. Its members are politically free and are urged to be exemplary citizens and to use their influence for the prosperity and welfare of the State.
20. Doctrine and Constitutional Rules of the Church and the Fundamental Epistles:
The Doctrine and Constitutional Rules of the Philippine Independent Church, adopted on October 28th, 1903, and subsequently amended, and the Fundamental Epistles of the Philippine Independent Church, are henceforth not to be held as binding either upon the Clergy or Laity of this Church in matters of Doctrine, Discipline or Order, wherein they differ in substance from the Declaration of Faith or the Articles of Religion contained herein. They are to be valued as historical documents promulgated by the Founders of this Church when they were seeking to interpret the Catholic Faith in a manner understood by the people. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit the Church has sought to eradicate such errors of judgment and doctrine as crept into its life and official documents in times past.
21. Additions, Amendments, Repeal:
The Declaration of Faith shall not be altered, amended or repealed. However, the Articles of Religion may be amended, repealed or added to by an absolute majority of the delegates to the General Assembly having the right to vote. Such action before it becomes binding upon the Church must be ratified by the Supreme Council of Bishops and approved by the Supreme Bishop.
For a more comprehensive presentation about the IFI, please visit http://www.ifi.ph/.
The IFI Declaration of Faith
INTRODUCTION
The Declaration of Faith is the public confession of the faith that is professed by the Iglesia Filipina Independiente. It declares belief in the Triune God and the Catholic and Apostolic character of the Church. The Declaration of Faith, with the Articles of Religion, was established by the Church in the 1947 General Assembly.
The Holy Trinity
One God, true and living, of infinite power, wisdom and goodness; the Maker and Preserver of all things visible and invisible. And that in the unity of this Godhead there be three Persons, of one substance, power and eternity: the Father who is made of none, neither created nor begotten; the Son who is of the Father alone, not made nor created, but begotten, the Holy Ghost who is of the Father and the Son, neither made, nor created, nor begotten, but proceeding.
Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God
Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, the second Person of the Trinity, very and eternal God, of one substance with the Father, took man’s nature in the womb of the Blessed Virgin, after she had conceived by the Holy Ghost. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead, He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge both the living and the dead.
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son: Who with the Father and the Son together we worship and glorify.
One Catholic and Apostolic Church
The Church, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic, which is the Body of Christ, founded by Christ for the redemption and sanctification of mankind, and to which Church He gave power and authority to preach His Gospel to the whole world under the guidance of His Holy Spirit.
For a more comprehensive presentation on the IFI please visit http://www.ifi.ph/
The Declaration of Faith is the public confession of the faith that is professed by the Iglesia Filipina Independiente. It declares belief in the Triune God and the Catholic and Apostolic character of the Church. The Declaration of Faith, with the Articles of Religion, was established by the Church in the 1947 General Assembly.
The Holy Trinity
One God, true and living, of infinite power, wisdom and goodness; the Maker and Preserver of all things visible and invisible. And that in the unity of this Godhead there be three Persons, of one substance, power and eternity: the Father who is made of none, neither created nor begotten; the Son who is of the Father alone, not made nor created, but begotten, the Holy Ghost who is of the Father and the Son, neither made, nor created, nor begotten, but proceeding.
Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God
Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, the second Person of the Trinity, very and eternal God, of one substance with the Father, took man’s nature in the womb of the Blessed Virgin, after she had conceived by the Holy Ghost. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead, He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge both the living and the dead.
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son: Who with the Father and the Son together we worship and glorify.
One Catholic and Apostolic Church
The Church, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic, which is the Body of Christ, founded by Christ for the redemption and sanctification of mankind, and to which Church He gave power and authority to preach His Gospel to the whole world under the guidance of His Holy Spirit.
For a more comprehensive presentation on the IFI please visit http://www.ifi.ph/
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