1. Church of England Tomáš Kaiser V7A

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

3. Useful vocabulary Ordain– vysvětit Priest– kněz Pass a vote– hlasovat Worship– uctívání Faith– víra Ministry– duchovní úřad

4. 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)

5. History Henry VIII. split with pope in 1530s the Act of Succession the Act of Supremacy Henry VIII. = Defender of the Faith

6. 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

7. Hierarchy 2 provinces 43 dioceses in England (1 diocese = 1 bishop) Archdeaconries Deaneries Parishes (lead by parish priest – vicar, rector)

8. Influence & importance Performs: State weddings Funerals Acts of remembrances Memorial services The coronation Law-making: 24 bishops + 2 archbishops „Lords Spiritual“ House of Lords

9. Conclusion Unique church Beliefs and thoughts Connection with the state Original history

10. Sources http://www.wikipedia.org http://www.bbc.co.uk www.portcities.org.uk