Summary Matrix and Conclusions on Catholic Sects
Summary Matrix and Conclusions on Catholic Sects
By Rev. Lord John McIlwraith, PhD, and Ainsworth Korg
Reiterating the matrix (from Page 4) for quick reference:
| Group | Overall Deviation Rating | Closest to KJV? |
|---|---|---|
| Sedevacantists | Low | Yes |
| SSPX | Moderate | Partial |
| Others | Moderate-High | No |
Catholic branches, vast in numbers, stray variably from KJV clarity. Roman core’s high deviations—papal supremacy over priesthood of believers, sacramental salvation eclipsing faith alone—echo Reformation cries. Yet glimmers remain: SSPX’s moral rigor, sedevacantists’ scriptural zeal. Ecumenism’s unchecked advance (Assisi) risks 2 Cor. 6:14; globalism dilutes witness.
As evangelicals rooted in full gospel truth, we pray for return to sola scriptura (2 Tim. 3:16-17 KJV). Dialogue heals, but truth endures. Join us at FPECC.CA for Bible-centered worship.
Sources compiled from Vatican, Pew, WCD, SSPX.org, Wikipedia, TGC, Catholic Answers. All links open in new windows for verification. Published 2025; evergreen for timeless truth.
Note on Bible Translation: Rev. John McIlwraith and Ainsworth Korg, PhD, utilize the Authorized King James Version (KJV) as their preferred Bible translation for its historical fidelity and clarity in doctrinal study. However, the First Pentecostal Evangelical Church of Canada (FPECC) does not mandate that members or clergy exclusively use the KJV, encouraging personal discernment in selecting translations that align with our Statement of Faith and the pursuit of scriptural truth.
List of Independent Catholic denominations
Canada
Old Catholic Apostolic Church of Canada. (A Liberal Catholic Church / Old Catholic Church Movement)
Denominations of Roman Catholic tradition.
African-American Catholic Congregation
Apostolic Catholic Church
Apostles of Infinite Love
Argentine Catholic Apostolic Church
Brazilian Catholic Apostolic Church
Ecumenical Catholic Church
Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ
Palmarian Catholic Church
Philippine Independent Church
Traditionalist Mexican-American Catholic Church
Venezuelan Catholic Apostolic Church
Denominations of Old Catholic tradition
American Catholic Church in the United States
American Catholic Church (1915)
American National Catholic Church
Apostolic Episcopal Church
Community Catholic Church of Canada
Canonical Old Roman Catholic Church
Catholic Christian Church
Christ Catholic Church
Ecumenical Catholic Communion
Mexican National Catholic Church
North American Old Catholic Church
Old Roman Catholic Church in Great Britain
Denominations of Liberal Catholic tradition
Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch
Liberal Catholic Church, Province of the United States of America
Liberal Catholic Church International
The Young Rite