Glossary Words Crossword

A form of corruption by which a bishop or other church offical enjoyed the revenue from a position.
A disease that spread to Europe from Asia in the late 1340's and killed 20 to 30 million people.
A manual of instruction in the Christian doctrine. It was first used by Martin Luther.
A country where the principles of Christianity govern the laws and civil institution.
An offical teaching of the church
A philosophical, political and scientific movement in the 18th century Europe that rejected tradition and authority, relying on human reason.
A church penalty by which someone is cut off from communion with the faithful and refused access to the sacraments.
The ability to act freely in a particular matter when there is a choice available.
Formal meetings of Bishops to discuss important issues facing the Church.
A teaching or an opinion, about a matter of belief, which differs from the orthodox teaching proclaimed by the Church.
The remisson of temporal punishment for sin
One who does not believe, formally applied to non-Christians
A court of the Catholic Church set up to discover and suppress heresy and to punish obstinate heretics.
The office and jurisdiction of the pope.
A papal letter with a seal (bulla) attached.
An abuse in Church practice by which a Bishop was appointed to more than one diocese from which he drew the revenue without performing duties.
This term comes from the Latin meaning "to determine beforehand".
A member of any church that separated from the Roman Catholic church during the reformation of the 16th century.
People in England who wished to "purify" the doctrine and worship of the Anglican Church in a more protestant direction.
A group of people who take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience and who live a communal life under a constitution approved by the church.
A prayer consisting of 150 Hail Marys, based on words of the angel to Mary at the announcement of Jesus' coming.
The selling of holy things.
A form of government where God acting through religious leaders directly rules.
The complete change of the substance of bread and wine into the substance of the Christ's body and blood.
The belief that Christ is really and truly present in the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist.