Keywords: Community & Tradition Flashcards
Apostolic
The belief that the Church can only be understood in the light of the Apostles
Bishops
Priests specially chosen by the Pope who’re 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’re not chosen to be bishops, priests or deacons
Magisterium
The Pope & the Bishops interpreting the Bible and tradition Roman Catholic today
Nonconformist Churches
Protestant Christians separated from the Church of England (CofE)
Ordination
Making someone a Priest, Bishop or Deacon by the sacrament of holy orders
Orthodox Churches
National Churches that are in union with the Patriarch of Constantinople (e.g. The Russian Orthodox Church)
Papacy
The office of the Pope
Anglican Churches
Churches that are in communion with the Church of England (CofE)