ANGLICANISM
Georgia
Nicky
Kristen
Rachele
Emma
Erin
ORIGINS AND HISTORY
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In the early 16th century, England was under papal supremacy,
but this was all changed during the reformation of the church.
Pope Leo X denied the king of the time, Henry VIII permission to
divorce his wife.
Henry then rejected papal authority and formulated the Act of
Supremacy which made the English sovereign ‘The only supreme
head of the Church of England’
The Archbishop of Canterbury was and still is regarded as the
leader of the Anglican church, instead of the Pope.
IN AUSTRALIA
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Anglicanism started in Australia in 1788, from the start of
colonization. Its first Bishop was named in 1836.
The Church never became the main established religion, but
still held a significant following.
In 1981 the Anglican Church of Australia became an
independent part of the Anglican Communion.
In 2001 3.8 million people were Anglican, 21% of the
population.
The Church is organised into 23 dioceses grouped into 5
provinces or regions. As well as dioceses and parishes there
are many different organisations in areas such as education,
health, mission, social welfare, finance and communications
which are part of the Anglican Church.
KEY MOVEMENTS
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Anglicanism consists of the world-wide grouping of churches,
several slightly differing in views but all holding the same key
beliefs. Some are:
Evangelical Anglicans
Strong connections with Protestant worship, and simplicity.
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Anglo Catholic
Leans more toward a catholic form of worship
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Middle Church Anglicans
Take the middle path between the above mentioned. Accept new
religious views, such as believing the theory of evolution.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
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Monarch of England
- Supreme Governor of the Anglican Church
Archbishop of Canterbury
-‘First among equals’, the leader of the church
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Archbishops
-Oversee Provinces made up of dioceses
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Bishops
-Oversee dioceses made up of parishes
Parish Priests
-Oversee the parishes
Laypeople
These then combine in the Anglican Consultative Council which
holds meetings with Anglican bishops, clergy and laity and the
Anglican Communion Primates’ Meeting in which the chief
bishops/archbishops of each national Anglican Communion meet.
KEY BELIEFS
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Parish life centres on weekly celebration of Holy Communion.
The Book of Common Prayer (1662), a compilation of the Church’s
liturgical forms, along with The Thirty-Nine Articles, remains the
distinguishing feature of Anglican identity.
In addition to the key beliefs common to all Christians, Anglican
Christians believe:
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Baptism and Eucharist are the two central sacraments.
Anglicans believe that the bread and wine are only symbols of Christ,
not actually becoming the Body and Blood of Christ.
There is diversity regarding Mary in the Anglican church. Some pray
to her and some do not, while some believe she remained a virgin her
entire life and others believe she had children with Joseph.
KEY FESTIVALS
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Anglicans follow the Principal Feast dates of the Western Church
Calendar.
Principal Feast Days include:
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Christmas Day
The Epiphany
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Easter Day
Ascension Day
Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
Trinity Sunday
All Saint’s Day