Edward VI - Phases of the Edwardian Reformation

Question 1

Describe Henry VIII’s religious legacy.

Answer 1

Was essentially a Catholic but changed to Protestantism for own benefit. Six Articles moves back towards Catholicism but without the Pope (Break from Rome)

Question 2

What two changes were made at the end of Henry’s reign?

Answer 2

• 6 Articles was fully in place

- Royal visitation

Question 3

What were royal visitations?

Answer 3

• Churches were investigated by officials. Church authority was suspended until these were complete.

Question 4

What changes were made under the removal of Catholicism?

Answer 4

• Book of Homilies and Paraphrases. Gardiner objected and was imprisoned
• Royal injunctions (orders to preach in English and remove superstitious images)
• Chantries act revived dissolution for chantries.

Question 5

What changes were made under unofficial Protestantism?

Answer 5

• Act of 6 Articles repealed 1547
• Treason Act repealed to remove heresy laws (freed protestants to speak)
• Proclamations to dampen protestant unrest
• Removal of images from Churches Feb 1548

Question 6

What changes were made under ceremonial change?

Answer 6

• First Prayer Book introduced. Cranmer outlines liturgy. Communion in both kinds, purgatory unclear, traditional robes still used (not too radical) Dec 1548
• Act of Uniformity. Book of Prayer official liturgy. Effectively enforced. 1549