the 'settlement' of religion Flashcards
What were the 3 laws passed as the settlement of reilgion?
Act of supremacy 1559, Act of uniformity 1559 and royal injunctions 1559.
What was the Act of Supremacy?
Made Elizabeth the ‘supreme governor of the church go england’ instead of the head of church, keeping catholics happy. 1559
What was the Act of Uniformity?
This law set out the appearance of the churches and types of services they held. 1559
What were royal injunctions?
it reinforced the 2 acts and included instructions on how people should worship God.
What did Elizabeth change, in order to keep Catholics happy?
She made herself supreme governor of the church. Ornaments and decorations were allowed in churches. Singing of hymns continued.
What did Elizabeth change to keep protestants happy?
All judges, government officials and MP’s and the clergy had to take an oath accepting Elizabeths title. Bishops would run the church. The bible and church services were in english. Holy communion. A new protestant prayer book. The clergy were allowed to marry.
What did Elizabeth do to keep puritans happy?
Bible and church services were in english, the clergy were to wear a surplice.
What were the catholics angry about when it came to Elizabeths changes?
The bible and church services were in english. no more catholic mass. new protestant prayer book.
