Church of England

Tomáš Kaiser

V7A

Structure

Useful vocabulary Definition Beliefs & thoughts Hierarchy History Influence & importance Conclusion Sources

Useful vocabulary

Ordain – vysvětitPriest – knězPass a vote – hlasovatWorship – uctíváníFaith – víraMinistry – duchovní úřad

Definition

state church in England 2 provinces

York, Canterbury part of Anglican

Communion the Monarch is the

Supreme Governor of the church(theologically the head is Jesus)

History

Henry VIII. split with pope in 1530s

the Act of Succession the Act of Supremacy

Henry VIII.

=

Defender of the Faith

Beliefs & thoughts

the Bible contains all Christian faith and thought

worship set out in the Book of Common Prayer celebration of the sacraments ordained by

Jesus system of the ordained ministry of Bishops,

Priests and Deacons loyal to the ministry of the whole people of God involves Scripture (= Bible), Tradition and

Reason held together in creative tension

Hierarchy

2 provinces2 provinces

43 dioceses in England(1 diocese = 1 bishop)

43 dioceses in England(1 diocese = 1 bishop)

ArchdeaconriesArchdeaconries

DeaneriesDeaneries

Parishes(lead by parish priest – vicar, rector)

Parishes(lead by parish priest – vicar, rector)

Influence & importance

Performs: State weddings Funerals Acts of

remembrances Memorial services The coronation

Law-making: 24 bishops + 2

archbishops „Lords Spiritual“ House of Lords

Conclusion

Unique church Beliefs and

thoughts Connection with the

state Original history

Sources

http://www.wikipedia.orghttp://www.bbc.co.ukwww.portcities.org.uk