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Conor's GCSE
Conor's GCSE module 10.2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anglican Churches | Churches that are in communion with the Church of England |
| Apostolic | the belief that the Church can only be understood in the light of the apostles |
| Bishops | priests specially chosen by the Pope who are responsible for all the churches in a diocese |
| Catholic | universal or worldwide |
| Celibacy | living without engaging in any sexual activity |
| Holy | of, or relating to, God, sacred |
| Laity | all of the people of the Church who are not chosen to be bishops, priests of deacons |
| Magisterium | the Pope and the bishops interpreting the Bible and tradition for Roman Catholics today |
| Nonconformist Churches | Protestant Christians separated from the Church of England e.g., United Reformed Church |
| Ordination | making someone a priest, bishop or deacon by the sacrament of holy orders |
| Orthodox Churches | national Churches which are in the union with the Patriach of Constantinople (e.g. the Russian Orthodox Church) |
| Papacy | the office of the Pope |