10.2 Key Words Flashcards
What does the word Anglican Church mean?
-Churches that are in common with the Church of England
What does the word Apostolic mean?
-the belief that the Church can only be understood in the light of the Apostles
What does the word Bishops mean?
-priests specially chosen by the Pope who are responsible for all the churches in a diocese
What does the word Catholic mean?
-universal or worldwide
What does the word Holy mean?
-of, or relating to God, sacred
What does the word Celibacy mean?
-living without engaging in any sexual acitivity
What does the word Magisterium mean?
-the Pope and the bishops interpreting the Bible and tradition for Roman Catholics today
What does the word Nonconformist Churches mean?
-Protestant Christians separated from the Church of England
What does the word Ordination mean?
-making someone a priest, bishop or deacon by the sacrament of holy orders
What does the word Orthodox Churches mean?
-national Churches which are in union with the Patriarch of Constantinople (e.g. the Russian Orthodox Church)
What does the word Papacy mean?
-the office of the Pope
