Henry VII - Religion Flashcards
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What was the religion of England and who’s jurisdiction was in under?
-Catholicism -The Pope in Rome
How many parish churches were there?
Over 8,000
What were guilds and confraternities?
Voluntary associations of individuals treated to promote works of christian charity and devotion
How did the Church help social and political elites stay in control?
-Encouraged good behaviour and obedience -Stressed the values of community
What opportunity did the Church provide for Cardinal Wolsey?
The opportunity for social advancement through the attainment of high office in Church and state
What was the relationship between the Church and the state?
Erastian
How many provinces were there and who controlled them?
-2, York and Canterburry -Archbishops
How many diocese were there and who controlled them?
-17 -Bishops
What did senior clergy often do?
Participate in politics
Which two churchmen had the most political influence?
John Morton and Richard Foox
Which office was dominated by clergymen?
Chancellor
Which clergymen were members of the house of lords?
Abbots and bishops
What were the seven sacraments?
-Baptism -Confirmation -Marriage -Anointing of the sick -Penance -Holy Orders -Eucharist
Why was mass important?
-It was a sacrament performed by the priest on behalf of the community -It was a sacred ritual in which the whole community participated
Why did benefactors leave money ro chantries?
-To benefit their religious experience -To benefit the religious experience of the community
What king of things did confraternities pay for?
-funerals -paying chaplains -maintaining church fabric -charitable donations
What sort of things did the wealthier confraternities do?
-Ran schools -Maintained bridges, highways and sea walls -rebuilt church spires
Why did people go on pilgrimages?
To gain relief from purgatory
What was the most popular pilgrimage site?
The tomb of Thomas Becket at Canterbury
Why were pilgrimages so common?
They were accesible because there were many pilgrimage sites
What happened on Rogation Sunday?
The community would walk round the parish boundaries to pray for its protection
What does Rogation Sunday show?
The importance of the parish as the key focus of local community for ordinary people
