Community And Tradition Flashcards
Apostolic?
The belief that the Church can only be understood in the light of the apostles
Bishops?
Priests that have been specially chosen by the pope to be responsible for all the churches in a diocese
Catholic?
Universal or worldwide
Celibacy?
Living without engaging in any sexual activity
Holy?
Of, or relating to, God, sacred
Laity?
All the people of the church who are not chosen to be bishops, priests or deacons
Magisterium?
The pope and the bishops interpreting the bible and tradition for Roman Catholics today
Nonconformist Churches?
Protestant Christians seperated from the church of England
Ordination?
Making someone a priest, bishop or deacon by the sacrament of the holy orders
Orthodox Churches?
National churches which are in the union with the patriarch of Constantinople (eg. The Russian Orthodox Church)
Papacy?
The office of the pope
Anglican Churches?
Churches that are in communion with the Church of England