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1603 - Recusancy Fines

Refers to penalties imposed on English Catholics who refused to attend Anglican services after the Elizabethan Religious Settlement. These fines aimed to enforce compliance with state religion.

Jesuit

a member of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order founded in 1540 that played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation and missionary work.

1605 - Gunpowder Plot

A failed attempt by a group of English Catholics, including Guy Fawkes, to blow up the House of Lords and assassinate King James I, aimed at restoring Catholic rule.

‘Politically Passive’ 

Referring to individuals or groups that do not actively engage in political processes or dissent, often accepting the prevailing authority without resistance.

‘Mother Church’ 

The term used by Catholics to refer to the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing its central role in faith and community.