Religious Settlement 1559 Flashcards
What gave Elizabeth power to control the church
Act of supremacy
Elizabeth altered the title to
Supreme Governor of the English Church
King Edward and Henry were called
Head of the Church of England
Why did Elizabeth not neing called head satisfy people
Satisfied the people who believed woman could not lead the church.As she was not described as “head”
When did the Act of Uniformity pass
In 1559
Reforms of Act of Uniformity
Going to church was compulsory
A new Book of Common Prayer was issued
All parishes had to have a copy of the bible in English
Act of Uniformity concessions
Wording of communion delibertaely vague(so it could be accepted by both)
Churches were allowed to keep decorations
Priests had to wear certain vestments
Who were the Royal Commisioners
People ordered to visit churches throughout the country.To ensure everything was right
What did Elizabeth put in place to ensure everyone was obeying the religious settlement
Royal Commisioners
The religious settlement made England a
Protestnt country with elements of catholicism
By soing this “ middle way” Elizabeth satisfied
Most of the population who held moderate religious beliefs and valued peace and stability
All bishops had a seat in the
House of Lords
Parish priest were often the most well educated people.This made them
Influential and respectable figureheads
Church helped promote
Obedience to the queen and national unity
Church services included prayers for who
Queen and her privy council
