Elizabeth- Religion Flashcards
What is the key difference between Catholicism and Protestantism?
Protestant rejection of transubstantiation (the idea that when the wine and bread are blessed that they become the blood and body of Christ)
What acts did Elizabeth pass on religion?
Act of Supremacy- May 1559
- Re-established the break from Rome and an independant Britain
- Elizabeth chose the less controversial title of ‘Supreme Govenor’ rather than ‘Supreme Head’ of the Church
- Church would keep its existing pre-reformation episcopal structure with 2x Archbishops (who she appoints)
- Clergy must swear an oath to her
Act of Uniformity- May 1559
- New book of Common Prayer issued
- Catholic mass was abandonned
- Pilgrimmages and saints’ images abandonned
When was the Papal Bull issued?
1570
What did the Pope issue against Elizabeth?
The Papal Bull
What laws were passed later in response to increasing religious tension?
1581- Treason to attend Catholic mass
1585- Treason to have a Catholic priest in your house
Who were the Jesuits?
Catholic movement dedicated to serving the Pope
Who is a famous Jesuit priest?
Edmund Campion
Why did the Pope loose popularity with English Catholics?
For plotting against Elizabeth and therefore exercising treason
What was Elizabeth’s reformation of the church called?
The Middle Way
How did Elizabeth react to Parliament speaking about religion?
1576- Parliament could no longer discuss religion without her present
Who did Elizabeth appoint to improve her contol over the Church and what did they do?
- Elizabeth appointed John Whitgift
- He ended prophpesying (meetings discussing the bible)
- Forced all clergy to swear absolute acceptance of bishops
Example of how Elizabeth silenced speaking out against the ‘Middle Way’
William Stubbs had his hand cut off for writing a pamphlet criticisng Elizabeth (easy to remember bc stub)
