CATHOLIC APOSTOLIC MISSIONARY CHURCH FOR THE AMERICAS
An evangelizing Church that comes out of herself and a worldly Church that lives within herself, of herself, for herself.
This means that it is a single, united and global Church which has its basis in Christ Jesus. Holy: the Church is holy, because it is the Body of Christ with Jesus as the head. This does not mean that all members of the Church are sin free. It means that the Church and her sacraments help to make the faithful holy.
Catholic missionary work has undergone profound change since the Second Vatican Council. It has prioritized Social Justice issues and striven to avoid the dangers of cultural imperialism or economic exploitation that had often accompanied religious conversion. Current catholic missionaries recognize that working for justice is a constitutive part of preaching the Gospel and usually observe the principles of inculturation in their missionary work.
The Church, on mission through its various religious organizations, is today much more involved in an option for the needy and poor and integral human development than in proselytizing.
CATHOLIC APOSTOLIC MISSIONARY CHURCH FOR THE AMERICAS
VISION
A body of believers, bound together by our love for Jesus Christ and his Word, reflecting God’s love, grace, and truth.
Our Vision reflects a functioning church body tightly bound together above all by God, through Jesus Christ, and his Holy Spirit. This bond of love and joy strengthens our church family of strong relationships without partiality. It speaks to a shared desire to edify one another and God’s desire for grace and truth in the church. This is the vision we wish to show all nations and our bond of love motivates everything we do individually and together.
Purpose
To glorify God by loving as Jesus loves.
As a church body called together to reflect God’s love, grace and truth we want to honor God by loving all people as Jesus loves all people. This should generate a life of glory to God and good works towards everyone, friend and enemy alike. To do so generates the desire and the ability to share the gospel with all people and to live obedient lives. Loving him means we will fulfill the Great Commission given to his followers and keep his commandments in honor of his love towards us.
MISSION
- To present to the youth the gospel message of salvation based on faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ and a true repentance and conversion. 1
- To teach and nurture the believers toward a sanctified life and to faithfulness by God's grace and through His Word. 2
- To preserve sound doctrine by contending for the faith. 3
- To offer loving, humble deeds of service to fellow youth believers and all mankind in the name of Christ. 4
1.) Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 3:19; Eph. 2:8 2.) Col. 1:28; Eph. 4:12; Eph. 5:26-27 3.) Jude 3; Acts 20:27; 1 Tim. 4:16 4.) Gal. 5:13; Gal. 6:10; Phil. 2:7