Question | Answer |
Anglican Churches | Churches that are in communion with the Church of England. |
Apostolic | The belief that the Church can only be understood in the light of the Apostles. |
Bishops | Priests specially chosen by the Pope who are responsible for all the churches in a diocese. |
Catholic | Universal or Worldwide |
Celibacy | Living without engaging in any sexual activity. |
Holy | Of, or related to, God, sacred. |
Laity | All the people of the Church who are not chosen to be bishops, priests or deacons. |
Magisterium | The Pope and the bishops interpreting the Bible and tradition for Roman Catholics today. |
Non-confomist Churches | Protestant Christians separated from the Church of England. |
Ordination | Making someone a priest, bishop or deacon by the sacrament of holy orders. |
Orthodox Churches | National Churches which are in union with the Patriarch of Constantinople (e.g. Russian Orthodox Church) |
Papacy | The office of the Pope. |
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