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Anglican
The word Anglican describes those churches, institutions, and people following the religious concepts and traditions founded by the Church of England. Most Anglicans are members of churches that are part of the international Anglican Communion.
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Are Catholic churches and Anglican churches similar?
The Anglican Church is the ancient Catholic Church in England. Its provenance, or beginning, is well recorded by the early fathers as being about the time of the Crucifixion. See the Councils of the Roman Church in the Middle Ages where it is closely discussed.
Another view In outward appearances, many Church of England churches bear a resemblance to Catholicism, but that is where the similarity ends. Catholicism is the Mystical Body of Christ, and is guaranteed by Him under His Vicar, the Pope in Rome. The Church of England is a protestant church created many centuries later by the King, Queen, and Parliament.What is Anglican faith church?
Within Christianity there are various churches, or 'traditions', such as the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church. These are often called 'denominations'. One of these church traditions is called 'Anglican'. This word means 'English' and the 'Anglican Church' was originally another name for the Church of England but is now also often used for other national Anglican churches such as the Anglican Church of Canada. The various national Anglican churches belong to the worldwide Anglican Communion. In some countries, such as the United States, the national Anglican church is called the Episcopal Church and its members are often called 'Episcopalians'.
Is there Anglican church in the Philippines?
There is indeed an Episcopalian presence in the Philippines. The first missionaries were sent there as early as 1901. Today, there are about 125,000 people who call themselves Episcopalian in the Philippines.
What are the priests assistants called in a Catholic church?
They are usually deacons. The children who assist are called altar severs.
Why did John Donne convert to the Anglican Church?
John Donne was ordained into the Anglican Church because King James I made him if he wanted to regain his reputation, although not his position, at the Royal Court. He was forced out of Court and imprisoned because of his controversial marriage to Anne More.
Can anyone distribute communion in the Catholic Church?
Any Christian is entitled to receive the Eucharist.
In the Orthodox Faith, once you are baptised you are able to receive the Holy Communion.
In the Catholic Faith, communion is allowed once you've had your "First Communion".
The difference is that the Orthodox are Christened with their Baptism and First Communion as one sacrament, which makes sense because after all, they are both a sacrament based upon the acceptance into God's family and the Church.
Yet, Catholics separate this into two separate events.
Another Point of view (from Silvermagic)
We do not only receive Communion as individuals. We receive it with our brothers and sisters in faith as part of the Body of Christ. If you are not in Communion or agreement with the people celebrating their Bread and Wine, you should not partake of it.
There are conditions for Holy Communion - see the New Testament quotes that follow:
For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. 1 Corinthians 11:29 King James Version (KJV)
Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift Matthew 5: 23-24 New International Version
Being "judgemental" implies condemnation and rejection, which isn't an option. However, we are called to exercise judgement. We can't allow sacrilege - we have to protect what is dear to us as well as protecting the person approaching unworthily. In the quote from Corinthians, (quote below) St Paul says that approaching Communion unworthily is the reason so many are sick, and some have 'fallen asleep', ie died.
A homeless man drunk on cheap spirits wanted communion in our church once, and he was gently and politely refused. He had been lurching around the church, shouting curses. He was certainly welcome in Church, which is, after all, for sinners, but he couldn't be allowed to take Communion. Likewise a Hindi lady who wandered in off the street. She was welcome too, but she had absolutely no notion of the very basics of Christianity and therefore was gently and politely refused, with an offer to talk to the priest after the service.
Communion is a very serious matter. Its an act of individual and collective reverential worship and must never, ever be confused with a pizza party. Those who wish to go to Communion have to prepare themselves, by examining their conscience and repenting of any sin in their lives, by putting right troubled relationships and asking forgiveness of those they have hurt by word or deed. Communion is far too precious to be participated in lightly and with frivolity. It helps us rid ourselves of our sins and selfishness with the help of the Holy Spirit as part of an ongoing process of sanctification until we see Him face to face.
If anyone wants to look at what St Paul had to say on the matter, it can be found in the book of 1 Corinthians, verses 17 to 27. Here is a quote:
Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.
Roman Catholic AnswerTo receive Holy Communion, you must be a Catholic in good standing, not excommunicated, over the age of reason; you must have made your First Confession, and First Holy Communion, and you must be in a state of grace. If you are not in a state of grace (i.e. you have mortal sin on your soul), then you must go to confession first. Finally, you must be fasting for one hour prior to Holy Communion.The church started by King Henry VIII?
If you are speaking of Henry VIII, then that would be the Church of England, also known as the Anglican church.
Which protestant group wanted to separate from the Anglican church?
The ANGLICAN church IS protestant but not as protestant as its breakaways, i.e. Methodists, Baptists or the Calvinist Presbyterians who considered Anglicans too papish, at least in appearance if not in practice.
When was National Anglican Catholic Church created?
Anglican Catholic Church of Canada was created in 1977.
A Vicar is a priest who substitutes for his bishop. The term is used in the Church of England (and some others) for the senior priest given "care of souls" in a particular parish his assistants are sometimes called curates or just assistant priests. In the Roman Catholic Church a Vicar is the agent of a prelate for example the Vicar General is the Bishop's chief assistant in a diocese.
Additional Comments:
The Pope uses the title Vicar of Christ (among others) as a symbol of the belief that he is a human substitute for Christ in the administration of His Church on Earth. As the subsequent answer shows this title has been hotly disputed by some and modern Popes tend to prefer the title "Servant of the Servants of God".
Another Answer:
A Vicar is a substitute, Jesus was our substitute. Jesus Christ was God in the flesh and he came to this earth and died on the cross of Calvary to pay for our sins. When Christ died he became our sin according to II Corinthians 5:21 then I PETER 2:20-25 says the he took our sin in his own body on the tree. So the scripture teaches that Christs death on Calvary was a substitution for me. He did not deserve to die but he took my sin upon his self and seeing that the wages of sin is death Christ died for my sin! After being dead for three days he raised from the dead and the bible says that he was delivered for our offences and raised again for our justification. This is because he ever liveth to make intercession for us (see 1 Timothy 2:5 with term 'mediator' same as intercessor).
Additional Comment:
An official in a church.
Can you remarry in the Episcopal church?
In most baptist churches people can remarry after being divorced. Each church is governed by its congregation and can make this decision themselves but it is usually not a problem. The only divorce question I have known about in the baptist church is becoming a deacon.
What books did Jonathan Edwards write?
Jonathan Edwards was born in 1703. He died at age 54 in 1758. During his life he wrote many books, including 'Charity and its Fruits', 'Christian Charity or The Duty of Charity to the Poor, Explained and Enforced', 'Concerning the End for Which God Created the World', 'Contains Freedom of the Will and Dissertation on Virtue, slightly modified for easier reading', 'Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God', 'A Divine and Supernatural Light, Immediately Imparted to the Soul by the Spirit of God', 'A Faithful Narrative of the Surprising Work of God', 'Freedom of the Will', 'A History of the Work of Redemption including a View of Church History,' 'The Life and Diary of David Brainerd, Missionary to the Indians', 'The Nature of True Virtue,' 'Original Sin', 'Some Thoughts Concerning the Present Revival in New England and the Way it Ought to be Acknowledged and Promoted', and 'A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections.'
What robes does a Anglican priest wear at a wedding?
Sartorial custom, as with everyday life, depends on the Season. Weddings are not permitted if in close contact with certain religious seasons ( such as Lent) or major church holidays ( including Advent) there are big chunks of the calendar that are Off limits. furthermore, they are normally ( for reasons of traffic control) scheduled on Saturdays for two reasons- l. Saturdays are associated with St. Mary, the Blessed Mother, and motherhood. 2. Saturdays do not conflict with regularily scheduled Mass traffic- as on Sundays. We have already ruled out major ( Two-Flag) though this phrase is not used- combos such as Christmas or other major holidays. the apparel of the Priest is keyed to the season- for Saint Patrick"s day- Green takes the field! These are regular priestly vestments, not , of course Camouflage army duds!
Roman Catholic AnswerIf the wedding is taking place during a Mass, then the priest would wear Mass vestments: alb, stole, chasuble; if no Mass, then either an alb and stole, or a cassock, surplice, and stole as he would wear for any sacrament that was not at Mass.Could an Anglican priest marry?
As far as I know the majority of priests within the Catholic Church have always been able to marry. No one forced them to do so, but to about the 13th C, there were always groups opposed to married clergy!
Chief amongst them were the supporters of the papacy and they appeared to win their way slowly after about the time of Henry III. But it was never a catholic principle deeply held either way! Celibacy was imposed in the Anglican Church for about 300 yrs!
Collier. Ecclesiastical History! Vol.2.
Well, as far as you know, YOU DONT KNOW, sorry, how about you read the Catecism of the Church before you attempt to answer this?
Anglican Catholic Answer!
The question was about Anglican Priests and marriage. Celibacy was imposed only for about 300 yrs, till Henry's time, both he and Queen Elizabeth agreed with a celibate clergy!
Well over half the Clergy of the Church, the Orthodox Clergy for instance, do not hold to celibacy except for bishops.
By the 'Catechism of the Church,' I presume you are referring to the Roman Chatechism, which I have read in part. But what of it? It is not the Catechism of the whole Church and it has its fair share of errors in other subjects so why should we follow it in this matter? Besides which, the Holy Roman Church is no more than a segment of the Catholic Church and doesn't cover Traditional Catholics!
What is the church of englands symbol?
Normally the Anglican Churches have statues rather than icons, but in these days things are changing according to the ideas of the priest and congregation.In the Church where I assist we have Icons of Our Lord, an Icon of the Lady Mary, with one each of S. Alban the Early Martyr, S. John, S. George and one of S.Charles the Martyr!
We have other icons on the wall of the nave, but he above mentioned are on or around the Sanctuary
What is the protestant movement?
its was in the the 1500's were Martin Luther was convinced that catholics were wrong about peoples indulgence and so he wrote the ninety-five theses to say prove that Christianity is better. it was an attempt to reform the Catholic Church.
Is the marriage accepted if a Catholic gets married to an Anglican boy in an Anglican church?
A marriage between a Catholic and anyone outside the faith must get prior approval from the Pastor and Bishop of your diocese. If the marriage is in an Anglican Church (which could only happen with special permission from the bishop), then a Catholic priest would need to be present to witness the marriage. Under any other circumstances, no marriage would have taken place because by canon law, a Catholic must be married in a Catholic Church before a Catholic bishop, priest, or deacon.
How do church of England people worship?
They mainly worship JESUS CHRIST, LORD and SAVIOUR* but they also worship MARY the VIRGIN
How many memberes belong to the Anglican communion worldwide?
The Anglican Communion includes around 80 million members world-wide making it the second largest body of Christians outside the Catholic Church. The second being the Orthodox Churches.
When did anglicanism begin to exist as a varient church?
Anglicanism is a tradition within Christianity that was made up of the Church Of England and churches that have been historically tied to it. The word Anglican dates to at least 1246, and means the English Church.
How do Anglican churchs celebrate Christmas?
Apart from a small group of Anglicans that represent the Catholic wing of the Anglican denomination - usually called 'AngloCatholics' - Anglicans do not celebrate the 'mass', but instead call the same service Holy Communion, The Lord's Supper or the Eucharist, depending upon the individual local church's tradition. Also, apart from the group named above, most Anglicans reject the doctrine of transubstantiation, as it is in conflict with scripture, and is warned against in the 39 Articles of Faith of the Anglican Church as leading to superstition surrounding the consecrated bread and wine. Anglicans, then, mostly regard the Communion as a memorial of Jesus' death and resurrection, regard the bread and wine as symbols of his body and blood, and reject the Catholic doctrine of resacrifice and the real bodily presence of Christ at the service in favour of his spiritual presence. That all said, most Anglicans celebrate Holy Communion weekly or, at least, have the opportunity of celebrating weekly, although in some churches there are mid-week services of Holy Communion as well.
I assume you mean denominations in general. They started in Bible times. 1 Corinthians 1:12 says Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.
