Anglicanism is one of the many branches within Christianity that is tied together by similar beliefs, features of worship and church structure. Christianity is a religion which incorporates a range of denominations and faith groups, including Anglicanism; a tradition joined to Christianity consisting of ‘The Church of England’, which claims to be both reformed and Catholic following parallel beliefs to Christianity, which are evident throughout its worships and church services.
The Church of England operates openly and independently around the world, however, with them all following and accepting the creed statement:
‘…a fellowship within One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church of those duly constituted dioceses, provinces or regional Churches …show more content…
Anglicanism also practices the sacramental doctrine, defining it back to the Catholic tradition and a church of the Reformation. However, Anglican only recognised 2 sacraments; Baptism and Eucharist – the sacraments ordained of Jesus Christ in the Gospel. Within these sacraments stand; anointing of the sick, holy matrimony, ordination, confirmation, confession and absolution which are not considered as Sacraments of the Gospel. In Anglican churches, Christian beliefs of Baptism and Eucharist are evident in their celebration of the Sacraments; primary acts of worships. Anglicanism still holds today traditional views on both these sacraments, which are considered “sure witnesses, and effectual signs of grace, and God’s good will toward us, by the which He doth work invisibly in us, and doth not only quicken, but also strengthen and confirm our Faith in Him”. Anglicans have maintained the Eucharist, continuing to display the Christian faith of an inner grace or approval given by God. Anglicans regards Baptism and the Eucharist as being “generally necessary to salvation”, following the first Christians proposal. Anglicanism sees salvation as the redemption of sins and eternal partnership with God. For Anglicans, salvation is the belief in a life of the spiritual body after death. It is believed that the way to salvation is leading a life that reflects the life and …show more content…
Anglican churches tend to be more formal in their traditional rituals with the Altar being the most important part of the church. The Altar holds symbolic meaning; resurrection of Jesus and Jesus’ presence through the Eucharist. Choral music also plays a significant part in the cathedral worship, encouraging the audience to ‘worship by listening’, guiding people to the transcendence of
The Church of England operates openly and independently around the world, however, with them all following and accepting the creed statement:
‘…a fellowship within One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church of those duly constituted dioceses, provinces or regional Churches …show more content…
Anglicanism also practices the sacramental doctrine, defining it back to the Catholic tradition and a church of the Reformation. However, Anglican only recognised 2 sacraments; Baptism and Eucharist – the sacraments ordained of Jesus Christ in the Gospel. Within these sacraments stand; anointing of the sick, holy matrimony, ordination, confirmation, confession and absolution which are not considered as Sacraments of the Gospel. In Anglican churches, Christian beliefs of Baptism and Eucharist are evident in their celebration of the Sacraments; primary acts of worships. Anglicanism still holds today traditional views on both these sacraments, which are considered “sure witnesses, and effectual signs of grace, and God’s good will toward us, by the which He doth work invisibly in us, and doth not only quicken, but also strengthen and confirm our Faith in Him”. Anglicans have maintained the Eucharist, continuing to display the Christian faith of an inner grace or approval given by God. Anglicans regards Baptism and the Eucharist as being “generally necessary to salvation”, following the first Christians proposal. Anglicanism sees salvation as the redemption of sins and eternal partnership with God. For Anglicans, salvation is the belief in a life of the spiritual body after death. It is believed that the way to salvation is leading a life that reflects the life and …show more content…
Anglican churches tend to be more formal in their traditional rituals with the Altar being the most important part of the church. The Altar holds symbolic meaning; resurrection of Jesus and Jesus’ presence through the Eucharist. Choral music also plays a significant part in the cathedral worship, encouraging the audience to ‘worship by listening’, guiding people to the transcendence of