Church of England
Definition
The Church of England is the primary Christian church in England. It was established during the English Reformation when it separated from the Roman Catholic Church.
Analogy
Think about a spin-off TV show that becomes as popular, if not more so, than its original series. The Church of England is like that spin-off, having broken away from the "original series" (the Roman Catholic Church) to form its own identity.
Related terms
Anglicanism: The faith and practices of the Anglican Christian Churches which are historically tied to England; includes the Church of England.
Book Of Common Prayer: A standardized liturgical book used by churches in the Anglican tradition, first created after separation from Rome during English Reformation.
Thomas Cranmer: Archbishop who helped shape doctrinal changes implemented during English Reformation and author of Book Of Common Prayer.
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Practice Questions (10)
Which European monarch famously broke with the Catholic Church and established the Church of England?
The Act of Supremacy passed in 1534 declared which monarch as the supreme head of the Church of England?
Which ruler created the Church of England during the English Reformation?
Which conflict led to the establishment of the Church of England?
Whose reign marked England's break from the Catholic Church to form the Church of England during this period?
Which English monarch broke with the Catholic Church to form the Church of England?
Who was the monarch who established the Church of England in the 16th century?
How might history have unfolded differently if Henry VIII had maintained allegiance to Rome rather than establishing Church of England?
In which year did Henry VIII break away from the Roman Catholic Church to form the Church of England?
Which legislation, passed in 1534 by Henry VIII, made the English monarch the head of the Church of England?
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