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Returning to Protestantism

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Elizabeth I and the Reformation

Elizabeth I wanted to find a compromise between Catholicism and Protestantism.

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Elizabeth I’s religion

  • Elizabeth I was raised a Protestant.
  • But she recognised that many people did not like the Protestant changes to the Church.
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Finding a compromise

  • Elizabeth I wanted reforms which everyone could accept. This was very difficult.
  • Elizabeth I wanted to keep parts of the Catholic worship so ordinary people were happy. But she also wanted to change the Church’s doctrine so Protestant reformers were happy.
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Elizabeth I’s reforms

  • Elizabeth made herself ‘Supreme Governor’ of the Church of England.
  • The Bible and Church services were returned to English.
  • Visually, Church services remained Catholic.
    • For example, church decorations and colourful clothes were allowed.
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Elizabeth I’s reforms cont.

  • Elizabeth I introduced a new prayer book which found a compromise in the issue of ‘transubstantiation’ (the idea that the substance of the wine and bread in communion becomes Christ's body and blood).
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Enforcing reform

  • Elizabeth I passed the Act of Uniformity in 1559.
    • This made sure that everyone attended Church and used her new Book of Common Prayer.
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Becoming distant from the Catholic Church

  • By the end of her reign, Elizabeth I became more distant from the Catholic Church.
  • She was excommunicated by (kicked out of) the Catholic Church by the Pope in 1570.
  • Catholics plotted to overthrow Elizabeth I.
  • Elizabeth I persecuted Catholics.

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