Protestant And Catholic Differences In Belief And Worship Flashcards
What years during the period 1500 - 1700 were PROTESTANTS allowed to practice their Religion?
1547 - 1553
And
1558 - 1700
What years between 1500 and 1700 were CATHOLICS allowed to practice their Religion?
1500 - 1530
And
1553 - 1558
What did PROTESTANTS believe their Churches should look like?
Plain and not decorated.
People should be able to concentrate on what the Minister is saying!
What did CATHOLICS believe their Churches should look like?
Elaborately decorated - to show Gods glory!
Decorations include…..
- paintings
- statues of Jesus and the Saints
- candles
- gold and jewels
What Language did PROTESTANTS use in their Church Services?
English
So everybody could understand them
What Language did CATHOLICS use in their Church Services?
Latin
They have always been in Latin and this helps the Catholic Church keep control over people
What Language did PROTESTANTS believe the Bible should be written?
English
Everybody should be able to read the Bible
What Language did CATHOLICS believe the Bible should be written in?
Latin and read to the people by Priests
People shouldn’t be able to read the Bible for themselves!
What did PROTESTANTS believe about Sins?
People are sinful.
Sins can only be forgiven by God and Jesus
What did CATHOLICS believe about Sins?
People are sinful
Sins can be forgiven by Paying Money to the Church!
Think about PROTESTANTS and CATHOLICS now…..
What did each Religion believe about Priests?
CATHOLICS …… Priests are Divine Beings! They have the Power to turn bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus
PROTESTANTS ….. No! Priests do not have this power!
Think about PROTESTANTS and CATHOLICS now……
What Language should Priests speak?
CATHOLICS …… Latin
PROTESTANTS ….. English
Think about PROTESTANTS and CATHOLICS now ….
What do Priests look like?
CATHOLICS … Priests are special and should wear rich clothing
PROTESTANTS …. Priests are Ordinary People and should wear plain clothes
Think about PROTESTANTS and CATHOLICS now…..
Should Priests be allowed to get Married?
CATHOLICS - No! They are married to the Church
PROTESTANTS - Yes! It’s fine, they are ordinary people
Think about PROTESTANTS and CATHOLICS now….
What laws should Priests follow?
CATHOLICS - Priests don’t have to follow the laws of the land! Priests only have to follow Church Laws
PROTESTANTS - Priests must follow the law of the land and have the same punishments as everyone else
