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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
Roman Catholic
The Priest invokes the Holy Spirit during the Mass. However, the consecration becomes effective through the Priest, who acts in the person of Christ. The gifts change completely into Christ's body and blood is known as the Eucharist. The bread is given to the congregation, the Priest receiving the wine. Divorce is not permitted unless there is some canonical impediment to the marriage. In this situation, an annulment may be granted. The Pope is the 'Vicar of Christ'. He has supreme authority -
Period: Jan 1, 1054 to Mar 3, 1500
Orthodox
In the Orthodox faith there are 39 Old Testament and 27 New Testament books, but also a collection of books not found in the original Hebrew Bible. these collection of books are called "Deuterocanonicals". Priests and Bishops must be male. Priests may marry before ordination but not after. Bishops, on the other hand, must be celibate. In the orthodox faith the Eucharist is commonly termed the 'Mystic Supper' or 'Divine Liturgy', -
Period: Jan 1, 1501 to
Protestant Reformation
The Protestant faith states that they don't believe in the books called the "Deuterocanonicals" but believe in the other books such as the old testaments and the new testaments. The majority of Protestants do not require celibacy as a condition of election to the clergy. The Eucharist, like Baptism is only a symbol of grace. The sacrificial nature of the Eucharist is also rejected by the protestant faith. The bread and wine, being symbols, do not change substance. -
Period: Jan 1, 1501 to
Anglican
The Anglican community was founded in the 16th century. Anglicans are not subject to the Pope and are Protestant, but Anglicans also retain many Catholic forms of worship, including a hierarchy based on bishops. The title "primate" in the context of meetings of the Anglican Communion refers to the chief archbishop or bishop of one of the 38 provinces of the Anglican-Episcopal family of churches. This is closely related to the ways of the church of England. -
Period: Mar 5, 1501 to
Orthodox
This signifies Christ's sacrifice and therefore the forgiveness of our sins is obtained through it as will as the power of the risen lord. During the Eucharist, the Priest calls down the Holy Spirit upon the gifts (the bread and the wine). The Eucharist can only be received by members of the orthodox faith present. Marriage is a union between a man and a woman. Divorce is generally only allowed in cases of adultery, though there are exceptions. They believe the holy spirit guides them. -
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Protestant Reformation
The Eucharist are usually offered to all Christians who feel able to partake of them. Marriage is a contract, but is not unbreakable. Divorce is discouraged, but permitted as evidence of human weakness this could include adultery. -
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Pentecostal
Pentecostals are the fastest-growing group of Christians. this faith focuses more on the work of the holy spirit and the direct links to god. they believe that faith should be a personal experience and not through ritual or celebratio. Its members believe they are driven by the power of God moving within them. Pentecostalism is not a church in itself, but a movement that includes many different churches. Pentecostals believe the text of the bible set the be "The Word of God" -
Period: to Mar 3, 1000
Roman Catholic
In 380 AD, Roman Catholicism became the official religion of the Roman Empire. During the following 1000 years, Catholics were the only people recognized as Christians. All clergy are required to be male. Priests and Bishops must also be celibate, with the exception of Eastern Rite Catholics and Anglican married clergy who subsequently convert to Catholicism. These groups are allowed to have married priests. The Eucharist is also known as the 'Holy sacrifice of the Mass'.