1. Comparisons - Christian Denominations Place two accurate details in each box and use your notes for targets!

2. Anabaptism – Origin Switzerland Wanted more radical Catholic Reform
Often persecuted; often lower classes
Baptism by immersion

3. Anabaptism
Sin and Salvation – Must stay away from the world that is full of sin
Authority – New Testament of the Bible
Rituals and Worship – Avoid the world; didn’t meet in churches
Community Life – Set apart from other people; simple life; tolerant of other religions

4. Lutheranism - Origins Founded by Martin Luther German
Studied the Bible and compared its message with some of the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
Saw problems with corruption in the church – Indulgences
Called for change with 95 Theses

5. Lutheranism Sin and Salvation - Faith alone leads to salvation
Source of Authority – Bible was the ultimate source and it was translated into common languages, not just Latin; People needed to read it for themselves
Rituals and Worship – Much like Catholic Mass; services done in German, included Bible reading and sermon
Community Life – Strict discipline and strong families

6. Calvinism/Presbyterian - Origins
Founded by John Calvin
French
Moved to Switzerland where they were more excepting of radical religious ideas

7. Calvinism/Presbyterian
Sin and Salvation – People are predestined on the life they will lead. No matter what you do in this life, your salvation has been decided.
Source of Authority – Bible, they also used the Bible to form government laws
Rituals and Worship – Met up to 5 times a week; long sermons; men and women/children separated during services; plain buildings; baptism and communion only
Community Life – Ruled by religious laws

8. Anglicanism - Origins Started by Henry VIII of England (King)
Wanted to divorce his wife, but Pope Clemet VII wouldn’t let him
Henry and Parliament decided to create their own church with the King as its head

9. Anglican
Sin and Salvation – All people are born sinful; faith alone can save
Authority – Bible and King of England – King relied on Archbishop of Canterbury
Rituals and Worship – High Church (like Catholic Mass) and Low Church (like Lutheran); services in English; church repainted white
Community – Not all alike; High Church was wealthy and Low Church poorer

10. Catholicism - Origin
Counter Reformation
Pope Paul III

11. Catholicism
Sin and Salvation – people born sinful; needed to show faith by obeying God and practicing good works
Authority – Bible and Church Traditions; Pope
Rituals and Worship – Daily mass in Latin; 7 Sacraments
Community Life – Priests and nuns worked among common people; Seminaries to educate people