Beliefs and History
What Church Did the Episcopal Church find its roots in?
The Church of England
What is the formal name of Washington National Cathedral?
What year does the Episcopal Church follow for holidays and seasons?
The Liturgical Year
Where is the Cathedral of St. John located?
New York City
In the final image of the presentation, what Church is shown with people worshipping inside?
St. Martin's Church
What are the 5 sacramental rites?
Confirmation, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick
Who was consecrated as the first American Episcopal bishop, and in what year?
Samuel Seabury in 1784
In Episcopal Church flag, what 3 colors are featured?
White, red, and blue
Where is the Christ Church located?
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
In what year was the Episcopal Church formally organized in America?
1789
Holy Baptism and the Eucharist (Holy Communion)
Who was consecrated in 1787 by English bishops?
William White
In the Episcopal Church flag, what is in the blue section of the flag?
9 white crosslets (small crosses)
Where is the Episcopal Church Center located?
Manhattan, New York
The Episcopal Church recognizes what books/scripture (name at least 2)?
The Holy Bible, The Book of Common Prayer, Nicene Creed, Apostles' Creed
One God in 3 persons
What does the National Cathedral serve as?
A national house of prayer
What does an Episcopal bishop's ring symbolize?
Authority, spiritual leadership, and nuptial bond between the bishop and the Church
What was the name of the woman bishop in the presentation?
Bishop Mariann Budde
What cathedral does the Presiding Bishop associate with?
The National Cathedral
In what 2 ways can Episcopal bishops differ from Catholic priests?
They can be married and can be women.
How does the Episcopal Church view the Pope and what roles are the leaders of the Church in?
The Church does NOT recognize the Pope. The leaders of the Episcopal Church are bishops.
What are 3 commonly used liturgical colors?
Purple, white, and green
Who is the elected leader of the Episcopal Church described in the presentation as one of its youngest leaders in centuries?
Bishop Sean Rowe
How many provinces are located in the United States for the Episcopal Church?
8 Provinces