Theology and Practices
The American Catholic Church in the United States celebrates the seven sacraments of: Baptism, First Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Last Rites. It claims to adheres to "the essential Catholic doctrine and practice as expressed and implied in the statements of Vatican Council II, and in the light of the best contemporary thought." It also "rejects artificial barriers to the reception of the Sacraments based on marital status, sexuality or orientation."
Ordained clergy of the ACCUS may marry or be united in a gay/lesbian union.
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