2. The differences between Catholicism and Protestantism Flashcards
What is the difference in the way Catholics and Protestants decorate their churches?
Catholics - Think churches should be elaborately decorated to show God’s glory. Decorations should include paintings, states of Jesus and saints, candles, gold and jewels.
Protestants - Think church should be plain, not decorated, so people could concentrate on what the minister is saying.
What is the difference in Catholic and Protestant church services?
Catholics - Believe church services should be in Latin. They have always been in Latin and help the church keep control over the people.
Protestant - Believe church services should be in England so that everyone can understand them.
What is the difference in the body and blood of Jesus between Catholics and Protestants?
Catholics - Believe in Transubstantiation; that the bread and wine genuinely are Jesus’ body and blood
Protestants - Believe in Consubstantiation; that the bread and wine are only symbols of Jesus’ body and blood
What do Catholics and Protestants believe in about getting into heaven?
Catholics - Believe that while God is omnipotent and all powerful, people need a priest in order to help them find him. People are sinful and sins can only be forgiven by priests. You can buy your way into heaven through indulgences
Protestants - Believe that God is omnipotent and everywhere. People do not need a priest to help find him. People are sinful and sins can only be forgiven by God and Jesus. You cannot buy your way into heaven.
What do Catholics and Protestants believe about the bible?
Catholics - Believe that only priests and the clergy should be able to read the bible. It is in Latin so people need to listen to the messages within the bible.
Protestants - Believe that anyone should be able to read the bible for themselves. It should be available in English.
What do Catholics and Protestants believe about priests?
Catholics - Priests have the power to turn bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus. They are special people and should wear special clothing and speak Latin. Priests should not be allowed to get married and should only be punished by the Pope if they break the Church’s laws.
Protestants - Do not have the power to turn bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus. They are ordinary people. Priests should wear plain clothing and speak in English. Priests should be allowed to get married and should be punished by the country’s courts if they break the law.
