Recusancy Flashcards
How did Catholics show they weren’t happy with the Religious Settlement?
Recusancy
What was Recusancy?
When a Catholic didn’t follow the Religious Settlement and refused to attend church services.
In 1581, what amount of money did Elizabeth increase the fines to?
£20
Why did Elizabeth need to increase the fines?
Seminary Priests.
What was a Seminary Priest?
Someone who was properly trained in Catholicism and converting people to their religion.
How many Seminary Priests were put to death for trying to convert people to Catholicism?
98
What was a ‘Jesuit’?
A Seminary Priest who wanted to destroy Protestantism
What group were the Jesuits in?
The ‘Society of Jesuits’
Give a specific example of a Jesuit Priest.
Edmund Campion
What did Edmund Campion do?
He disguised himself while in England and tried converting people into Catholicism.
What happened to Edmund Campion?
He was arrested and tortured before being found guilty for treason, and he was executed in 1581.
