The Reformation Flashcards
Protestant
At first a supporter of reform to the Catholic Church; later, a member of the churches that broke away
Simony
The buying or selling of positions within the church
Nepotism
The appointing of relatives to church jobs regardless of merit
Pluralism
Holding more than on church job at the same time
Absenteeism
A priest or bishop being absent from their parish or diocese for a long period of time
Sale of indulgence
The selling of special prayers that were said to reduce the time a soul spent in pergatory
Excommunication
Explosion from the Catholic Church and bring unable to receive that sacraments
Heresy
Knowingly holding beliefs that go against the Catholic Church
Predestination
The belief that god had already decided before a person was born if they would go to heaven
Court of inquisition
Catholic courts set up during the counter-reformation