The Religious Settlement - 1559
| Act of Supremacy | Act of Uniformity | Royal Injunctions |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth was given the title ‘Supreme Governor’ of the Church of England - this title was chosen ==so the Catholics didn’t feel the Pope was being challenged== | The Book of Common Prayer had to be used in all churches - clergy who refused to use it would be punished. | A set of instructions to enforce the Acts of Supremacy and Uniformity, issued by William Cecil. |
| ^^All clergy and royal officials had to swear an oath allegiance to show their acceptance of Elizabeth I’s title^^ | The wording of the Book of Common Prayer was deliberately vague around communion/transubstantiation to appeal to both religions | ^^Clergy were instructed to observe and teach the Royal Supremacy and denounce Papal Supremacy^^ |
| A High Commission was established to ensure that the changes implemented at parish level and those whose loyalty was in doubt would be punished | Everyone had to attend church on Sundays & other holy days - recusants (those who refused to attend) had to pay a fine of a shilling for every absence - a shilling was roughly a week’s wages | ^^Catholic practices such as processions, pilgrimages and ‘miracles’ were banned -^^ ==although images were allowed in churches== |
| ^^Each Parish had to possess an English Bible^^ | ||
| ==Clergy had to wear distinct vestments== | ||
key: ==appeals to Catholics== ^^appeals to Protestants^^