Christian churches Flashcards
What is the official Church of the state in the UK?
The Church of England
What is the “Church of England” called in Scotland and the United States?
The Episcopal Church
What is the Church of England sometimes called outside of the UK and the US?
The Anglican Church
When was the Church of England founded?
16th Century
In the 1530s
Under the Reformation
What confession is the Church of England?
Protestant
Who is the head of the Church of England?
The Monarch
Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
The Archbishop of Canterbury
Who appoints the Archbishop of Canterbury?
The Prime Minister
and a committee appointed by the Church
Or The Monarch
The Monarch has the right to select the Archbishop of Canterbury and other senior church officials, but usually the choice is made by the Prime Minister and a committee appointed by the Church
What is the national Church called in Scotland?
Church of Scotland
How is the Church of Scotland governed?
Presbyterian Church
Governed by ministers and elders
Who represents/speaks on behalf of the Church of Scotland?
The Moderator
The chairperson of the General Assembly
How long is the Church of Scotland Moderator appointed for?
One year
What is the established Church in Wales?
There isn’t one
What is the established Church in Northern Ireland?
There isn’t one
What other Protestand Christian groups can you find in the UK?
- Baptists
- Methodists
- Presbytarians
- Quakers
