Discernment Hub | The Convergent Catholic Communion

Theology & Beliefs

The Convergent Catholic Communion stands within the historic Christian faith handed down through Scripture, Tradition, and the witness of the early Church. Our theology is not abstract. It shapes our worship, our ministry, our relationships, and our daily lives. We hold the ancient faith with reverence and the present moment with openness, trusting the Holy Spirit to guide the Church with the same care shown throughout the centuries.

Our beliefs are simple, deep, and lived — not theoretical or institutional. We seek a faith that is ancient, living, and whole.

Rooted in the Ancient Faith, Open to the Spirit, Centered in Christ

Core Doctrine

The Trinity

We confess one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Trinity is not a doctrine we merely recite. It is the mystery we live in. Every act of worship, every prayer, every sacrament flows from the shared life of the Triune God.

Jesus Christ

We proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord — fully God and fully human. In Him, God took on flesh, entered our world, and revealed the depth of divine love. His life shows us the heart of God. His death reconciles us. His resurrection restores creation and anchors our hope. Jesus stands at the center of everything we believe and everything we do.

The Holy Spirit

We trust the Holy Spirit to empower, renew, heal, and guide the Church. The Spirit speaks through Scripture, moves through the sacraments, breathes through prayer, and raises up gifts for the mission of Christ. We honor the Spirit’s work in silence and in song, in tradition and in renewal, in liturgy and in moments of spontaneous grace.

Scripture and Tradition

We receive Holy Scripture as the authoritative witness to Christ. We read it within the living Tradition of the Church — the creeds, the liturgy, the writings of the Fathers, and the discernment of generations who sought to follow Jesus faithfully. Scripture is our anchor. Tradition is the community of voices that helps us hear it well.

The Church

We believe the Church is the Body of Christ, a communion of believers called into worship, service, fellowship, and mission. The Church is not a building or an institution. It is a people gathered around Christ, shaped by the Spirit, and sent into the world.

Apostolic Succession

We maintain apostolic succession through the laying on of hands and the continuity of faith. This is not a symbol of power but a sign of unity — linking our Communion to the historic Church and grounding our ministry in the apostolic witness.

Mission

The Gospel calls us outward — to serve the poor, seek justice, proclaim Christ, reconcile the wounded, and build communities where people can encounter God. Mission is not a program. It is the natural fruit of sacramental life and spiritual renewal.

The Sacramental Life

Baptism

Baptism is the doorway into the life of Christ and the community of the Church. Through water and the Spirit, we are united to Christ’s death and resurrection, welcomed into the Communion of believers, and sealed as God’s own.

The Eucharist

The Eucharist is the heart of our worship. In bread and wine, Christ meets His people. We gather at the Table every week because we believe the Eucharist sustains us, transforms us, and forms us as the Body of Christ.

Confirmation / Chrismation

Confirmation seals the gifts of the Spirit already at work in us. Through prayer and anointing, we strengthen our commitment to Christ and to the Church’s mission.

Reconciliation & Healing

Confession, anointing, and prayers for healing are part of our life together. We trust God to mend what is broken — in body, mind, and spirit.

Ordination

Ordination is the Church’s recognition of a call to serve. It is done within community, with formation, oversight, and solemn responsibility. Clergy do not minister alone here. They serve within a Communion that supports and guides them.

Marriage

Marriage is a covenant rooted in love, faithfulness, and mutual service. We bless marriages of all who seek to live their union in Christ’s love.

Worship & Spiritual Practice

Our worship blends liturgy, Word, and the movement of the Spirit. Across the Communion, worship may vary in style, but several commitments remain constant:

Scripture is proclaimed.
The Gospel is preached with clarity and hope.
The Eucharist is celebrated reverently and joyfully.
Prayer is both structured and Spirit-led.
Gifts of the Spirit are welcomed with discernment and humility.
Music, silence, and sacrament shape our common life.

We draw from both Eastern and Western traditions. Some communities worship with full vestments, incense, and chant. Others gather with simple forms, contemporary music, or charismatic prayer. All worship is centered in Christ and grounded in the catholic faith.

Expressions of Convergent Catholic Spirituality

Convergence does not demand uniformity. It invites fullness. Within our Communion, three broad expressions describe how communities live out the convergent vision. These expressions are not categories but currents — ways the faith takes shape in different contexts.

The First Expression

This expression seeks a fully integrated convergence: evangelical proclamation, sacramental worship, and charismatic renewal woven together. Worship resembles the early Church — lively, sacramental, and Spirit-filled. Communities in this expression value preaching, healing prayer, Eucharist, and vibrant spiritual gifts as one life, not competing priorities.

The Second Expression

The Second Expression lives in the high-church sacramental tradition. Worship follows a formal liturgy with vested clergy, structured prayers, creeds, and a deep sense of reverence. Yet these communities remain open to the Spirit’s leading. Spontaneous prayer or moments of healing may arise naturally within the liturgical order. This expression honors the ancient rhythm while staying responsive to the present moment.

The Third Expression

The Third Expression reflects a low-church, evangelical-charismatic ethos. Worship is simple and accessible — centered on extemporaneous preaching, prayer, and song. While less formal, these communities remain rooted in ancient practice and celebrate the Eucharist weekly. This expression bridges the sacramental and charismatic worlds in a way that feels familiar to many Protestant and Pentecostal believers.

These expressions show the breadth of our Communion. All hold the same theology, the same sacraments, the same commitment to Christ. The diversity of worship styles does not divide us. It enriches us. It allows each community to embody convergence in ways that serve their people and mission faithfully.

Why Convergent Theology Matters

Convergent theology brings together the strengths of the Church’s major streams without forcing them to compete. We do not choose between Scripture and sacrament, structure and renewal, tradition and mission. We receive them all as gifts.

Convergence matters because the Church is healthiest when it embraces its full inheritance.

The catholic stream roots us.
The evangelical stream sends us.
The charismatic stream renews us.

Together they form a faith that is ancient, alive, and whole.

Whether you come from a traditional church, an evangelical fellowship, a charismatic community, or the independent sacramental world, you’ll find room to breathe here. If you’re curious about what convergence looks like in practice, or how your own story fits within this vision, reach out. We would be glad to walk with you.