Hi, Shawn —

Thanks for the question.

The Reform Catholic Church is not a Catholic Church because it is not in union with Rome or the Pope. It was established in 1960s by a group of Christians that came together seeking unity,
but at the same time, they were hoping to maintain a connection to traditional Catholicism and Orthodoxy. While their sentiments might have been admirable, at least the desire for unity,
the movement is inherently flawed. Unity can never come about as a result of compromising core beliefs and foundational truths.

The Catholic Church, on the other hand, was established by Jesus Christ Himself in 33 A.D.
(or there abouts). The point being: It is the One, True Church Christ established. It is not some kind of spin off denomination founded on human efforts (no matter how well intentioned.)

There are some churches or communities which like to use the word catholic, but unless they are in full communion with the Pope, they are not Catholic. When I hear the word Reform
it immediately sets off warning bells. This Reform Catholic Church obviously buys into, at least some Protestant heresies so, as a Catholic, I'd recommend you stay away from it.

It may sound good. The people may be marvelous. The worship experience may even seem fulfilling, but this church has no valid sacraments, except Baptism. There is no valid priesthood, therefore, there is no valid Eucharist. Their own web site, which you e-mailed me, espouses Protestant beliefs.

In short, this community is made up of a bunch of well-intentioned heretics.

John