10.2 Flashcards
Apostolic
The belief that the Church can only be understood in the light of the apostles.
Anglican Churches
Churches in communion with the Church of England
Bishops
Priests specially chosen by the Pope to be responsible for all of the churches in a diocese.
Catholic
Universal or world wide
Celibacy
Living in a life without engaging in any sexual activity
Laity
All of the people of the Church who are not chosen to be bishops, priests or deacons
Magisterium
The pope and the bishops interpretation of the bible and tradition for Roman Catholics today
Nonconformist churches
Protestant Christians separated from the Church of England
Ordination
Making someone a priest, bishop or deacon by the sacrament of Holy Orders
Orthodox churches
National churches which are in Union with the patriarch of Constantinople (e.g. The Russian Orthodox Church)
Papacy
The office of the Pope