Reformation Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
S.P.A.I.N
A
Simony, pluralism, absenteeism, indulgences, nepotism
2
Q
Simony
A
Buying and selling of church positions
3
Q
Pluralism
A
When a priest or bishop controlled more than one parish
4
Q
Absenteeism
A
When a priest is absent from a parish to attend another
5
Q
Indulgence
A
A special prayer from the clergy to reduce the amount of time spent in purgatory
6
Q
Nepotism
A
Giving family members jobs even if they aren’t qualified or have the proper training
