Religious Changes under Northumberland

Question 1

When was the Second Act of Uniformity articles and what did it mean?

Answer 1

April 1552

Became an offense for both clergy and laity not to attend Church of England services.

Question 2

When was the Second book of common prayer and what did it mean?

Answer 2

Jan 1552

A highly protestant document removed all traces of Catholicism and established a Eucharist ceremony.

Question 3

When was the New Treason Act and what did it mean?

Answer 3

Jan 1552

This made it an offense to question the Royal Supremacy or any articles of faith in the church

Question 4

When was the reformed Ordinal and what did it mean?

Answer 4

Jan 1550

The Ordinal detailed the ceremony to be followed when clergy were ordained

Question 5

What is included in the Edwardian Reformation?

Answer 5

1547- attack on catholicism

1548- the lack of official doctrine, but a period of uncontrolled radical Protestant activity

1549-52- the establishment of Protestant worship

1553- the establishment of a fully reformed Church (legally protestant)