What is Anglicanism?
Q: What is Anglicanism?
A: Anglicanism is a denomination within Christianity that includes the Church of England and other affiliated churches from many countries. It is sometimes seen as being the middle way between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism.
Q: What led to the formation of the Anglican Church?
A: The event that led to the formation of the Anglican Church was the outright rejection of the Pope, which meant they also rejected the Catholic Church as an organisation.
Q: Where does the term "Anglican" come from?
A: The term "Anglican" comes from a Medieval Latin phrase dating to at least 1246, which means "the English Church".
Q: Who or what does "Anglican" refer to?
A: The term "Anglican" refers to people, institutions, churches, traditions and ideas developed by both the state established Church of England and its affiliated provinces in communion with Archbishop of Canterbury.
Q: How did Anglicanism keep some aspects of Catholicism?
A: In forming their own church during English Reformation, Anglicans kept early Catholic ministry such as bishops, priests, deacons, doctrine and liturgy.
Q: Is it considered Protestantism?
A: Not always; it's sometimes seen as being a middle way between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism.
