Community And Tradition Flashcards
Apostolic
The belief that the church is founded on the apostles who were appointed by Jesus
Anglican churches
Churches that are in communion with the Church of England
Bishops
Specifically chosen priests who are responsible for all the churches in a diocese
Catholic
Universal or worldwide
Celibacy
Living without engaging in any sexual activity
Laity
All the people of the church who are not chose to be bishops, priests or deacons
New Testament
The second part of the bible which records the life of Jesus and the early church
Nonconformist churches
Protestant Christians separated from the church of England (eg Methodist)
Old Testament
The first part of the bible which Christians believe foretells Jesus
Ordination
Making someone a priest by the sacrament of holy orders
Orthodox churches
National churches which are in union with the patriarch of Constantinople (eg Russian Orthodox Church)
Papacy
The office of the pope