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Conor's GCSE
Conor's GCSE module 10.2
Question | Answer |
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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 |