Church Words Flashcards
1
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Ecclesiastical
A
Relating to the church
2
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Humanism
A
Interest in education and study of classical texts
3
Q
Indulgences
A
Forgiveness for sins after payment
4
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Praemunire
A
Putting a foreign power above that of the king
5
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Purgatory
A
State after death where sins are purged
6
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Pilgrimage
A
Journey made to show devotion to God
7
Q
Diocese
A
Area that a bishop has control
8
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Sanctuary
A
Safe place to seek refuge
9
Q
Monasteries
A
Building occupied by monks
10
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Pope
A
Head of the church
11
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Anti-clericalism
A
Criticisms of the church
12
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Ecclesiastical jurisdiction
A
The church’s own legal system
13
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Theology
A
Study of nature of God
14
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Papel
A
Relating to the pope
15
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Sacraments
A
Church sermonise to gain entrance to heaven