Christianity In Britain Flashcards
What is the liturgical calendar?
The cycle of seasons where christians celebrate the events throughout the year
When a preist wears purple what does it mean?
Time of preparation like advent or lent
When a preist wears Gold/White what does it mean?
Time of celebration like christmas or Easter
When a preist wears red what does it mean?
Times of the holy spirit OR to remember the death of a martyr
Story of saint alban (simple)
A priest told all the stories to alban
Alban became a christian
He put on the priests clothes
He got arrsted
What are the 5 denominations?
The catholic church
The Orthadox church
The church of england
Baptist christians
Quaker christians
Which pope sent st augustine to england?
Pope Gregory
How many benedictine monks were sent to preach?
40 Benedictine monks (including Augustine)
Why did Pope Gregory send these monks to england
To preach
What happened to the monks by the time they got to france?
They heard how fierce england was and they wanted to go back home
What did the Pope say to convince the monks to go to england?
He said that hey will have a greater reward in heaven because of this difficult task
Who else came with the monks?
Pope Gregory managed to convice some French priests to join in
What happened when Augustine arrived in england?
He was welcomed by King Ethelbert
Why was it easier for augustine to preach?
King ethelberts wife was already a christian
What title did augustine earn in england?
Archbishop of Canterbury
