How Did Christianity Reach Britain? Flashcards
What is a missionary?
A person sent to another country to preach the word of god
Who is St Alban?
He is the first ever martyr.
What is a martyr?
A person who died for their religion or faith.
Why is Augustine so important?
He became the first archbishop of cantebury (UK)
What happened in 597 CE (AD)?
40 monks including Augustine arrived in Britain
What happened in 1054?
The great skism of the split of the orthadox church and the roman catholics.
What was one of the complaints of Martin Luther?
The church was too corrupt?
Who is the head of the Anglican church?
King Charles
Why is the cathedral so important?
The chief of all dioces and houses the bishops chair (cathedra)
What colour does the priest wear during lent?
Purple
What colour does the priest wear during christmas or easter?
Yellow or gold
What are the 4 main colours a priest can wear during mass?
Purple // gold or yellow or white // red // green
Why do christians go too mass?
Too do holy communion
