Reformation Parliament (significance)

When did Reformation Parliament sit

1529-1536

Why did Henry VIII summon Reformation Parliament

To settle his ‘Great Matter’ - divorce from Catherine of Aragon

When did Reformation Parliament sit

1529-1536

Why did Henry VIII summon Reformation Parliament

To settle his ‘Great Matter’ - divorce from Catherine of Aragon

What did Parliament do under direction of the King

Made laws affecting all aspects of national life, especially in religious practice and doctrine which had previously been under the authority of the Church

It passed laws which…

Transferred religious authority from the Pope to the English crown

E.g gave the Crown control over the wealth and buildings of the old church

What did Reformation Parliament assert

Supreme authority

Henry realised royal power was strongest when expressed through parliamentary statute

What did Reformation Parliament allow Edward VI to do

Introduce the Protestant faith in a less aggressive way

What did Reformation Parliament influence

Religious change as they passed the Acts that enforced religious changes