Papal Infallibility
Old Catholic: Pope is not infallible
Roman Catholic: Pope is infallible on matters of doctrine
Authority of the Pope
Old Catholic: the Pope is the Bishop of Rome
Roman Catholic: the Pope is the ruling official of the Church
Authority of Bishops
Old Catholic: All Bishops Are equally apostolic
Roman Catholic: All Bishops are under the authority of the Pope
Celibacy
Old Catholic: Not required by clergy
Roman Catholic: Required by clergy
Use of contraception
Old Catholic: Personal choice
Roman Catholic: a serious sin
Sin
Old Catholic: All sin is potentially grave
Roman Catholic: Two types of sin (venial and mortal)
When sin is forgiven
Old Catholic: When acknowledged and asked to be forgiven (prayer)
Roman Catholic: When confessed to a priest and given absolution
Personal confession to a priest
Old Catholic: Not required, but encouraged for spiritual growth and humility
Roman Catholic: Required for sins to be forgiven
Divorce
Old Catholic: It happens
Roman Catholic: Not allowed
Remarriage after divorce
Old Catholic: Yes
Roman Catholic: No
Who may partake of the Eucharist
Old Catholic: All baptized Christians
Roman Catholic: Only Roman Catholics
Number of Sacraments
Old Catholic: Seven
Roman Catholic: Seven
Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
Old Catholic: Yes (though not necessarily defined)
Roman Catholic: Yes (through transubstantiation)
Historic Catholic Doctrines
Old Catholic: Yes
Roman Catholic: No–have adopted new doctrines
Catholic Liturgy
Old Catholic: Yes
Roman Catholic: Yes
Athough this is not currently true for the Independent Old Catholic Church, the following is true for many Old Catholic jurisdictions, including the Community Catholic Church of Canada:
Ordination of Women
Old Catholic: Yes
Roman Catholic: No
Holy Orders open to LGBT
Old Catholic: Yes
Roman Catholic: No
Performs same-sex marriage
Old Catholic: Yes
Roman Catholic: No
Open and affirming of LGBT
Old Catholic: Yes
Roman Catholic: No