The Religious Settlement Flashcards
When was the religious settlement put in place?
1558
Was Elizabeth Protestant or Catholic?
Protestant
What religious practice was common in both catholic churches and protestant churches?
The mass (also known as Holy Communion) and the priests’ wearing vestments
What was the Act of Supremacy?
The Act of Supremacy meant that the monarch (Elizabeth) was the supreme Governor of the Church
When was the Act of Supremacy passed?
1534
Why was the term ‘Supreme Head’ avoided?
Because Christ was seen as Head of the Church
What was denying Elizabeth’s position in the Church considered as?
Treason
What was the Act of Uniformity?
This made Protestantism England’s official faith and also set out rules of religious practice and worship in a revised prayer book
When was the Act of Uniformity passed?
1559
What were extreme Protestants known as?
Puritans
Why did Puritans not like the Religious Settlement?
They objected to any compromise with Catholic ideas
