key words 10:2

key words 10:2

1. Anglican Churches: churches that are in communion with the church of england

2. Apostolic:the belief that the church can only be understood in the light of the apostles

3. Bishops:priests specially chosen by the pope who are responsible for all the churches in a diocese

4. Catholic:universal or worldwide

5. Celibracy:living without engaging in any sexual activity

6. Holy:of,or relating to, God, sacred

7. Laity:all the peopleof the church who are not chosen to be bishops,priests or deacons

8. Magisterium:the pope and the bishops interpreting the bible and tradition for roman catholics today

9. Nonconformist churches: protestant churches seperate from the church of england

10. Orthodox churches:national churches which are in the union with the patriarch of constantinople (the russian orthodox church)

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12. Ordination:making someone a priest, bishop or deacon by the sacrament of holy orders

13. papacy:the office of the pope