The Protestant Reformation

The Reformation

HOW DID the REFORMATION BEGIN?

• Write about the origins of the Protestant Reformation
• How did the Reformation begin?
• What events led up to the Reformation?
• What were the reasons for a Protestant movement?

ORIGINS of the _____________ CHURCH

• Choose a Protestant Church from the Reformation
• Write information about the start of that church 
• Who started that church?
• Why did they start that church?

Origins of thE Anglican Church

• Founded in 1534 by King Henry VIII in England 
• Personal: He wanted to divorce his first wife and the Pope said no.
• Politics: He did not want to share his power or England’s wealth with the Church.
• Blended elements of Catholicism and Protestantism 

Beliefs ABout Sin/Salvation

• Similar to Catholicism 
• Baptism washed away sin 
• To go to heaven: believe in God, regret their sins, and receive God’s mercy 

Rituals and Worship

• High church service was like a formal Catholic mass 
• Low church service was more like a Lutheran service. 

Community Life

• High church was made up of wealthy people 
• Low church was made of working and middle class 

Ultimate Source of authority

• Bible was above all else
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