Religion Flashcards
What religions are practiced in the UK?
Christianity 70% Muslim 4% Hindu 2% Sikh 1% Jewish, Buddhist, other
What is the established church in the UK?
The Anglican Church or the Church of England is the official church of the state. Also known as the ‘established church’.
Who is the Spiritual Leader of the Church?
The Archbishop of Canterbury
What branch of Christianity is the Church of England?
Protestant and it has existed since the Reformation in the 1530s
What is the national Church of Scotland and what branch of Christianity is it?
The Church of Scotland is a Presbyterian Church
What are the established churches in Wales and Northern Ireland?
There are no official churches in these countries
What are the denominations of Christianity in the UK? (There are 6)
Protestant - Church of England
Presbyterian - Church of Scotland
Baptists, Methodists, Quakers, Roman Catholic
What is the order of the National Days?
1 March: St David’s Day, Wales
17 March: St Patrick’s Day, Northern Ireland
23 April: St George’s Day, England
30 November: St Andrew’s Day, Scotland
Who are the Patron Saints?
Each country in the UK has its own Patron Saint. St David for Wales St Patrick for Northern Ireland St George for England St Andrew for Scotland
