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What was the new church of England like (Leadership (Catholics were…
What was the new church of England like
Leadership
Catholics were prepared to accept supreme governor title
Oath of allegiance was rejected by all of the Catholic bishops
Most people accepted this
Were not prepared to accept Elizabeth as Supreme governor
Church was run by senior clergymen like bishops
All judges, government officials and members of clergy had to swear an oath to Elizabeth
Elizabeth would be supreme governor
Decoration
Puritans complained that this made churches too Catholic
Elizabeth had no personal objection to ornaments
Singing hymns continued
She was more likely to win support if there was less change
Ornaments and decoration were now allowed in churches
Bible and services
Catholics had a secret mass after going to church on Sunday
Holy Communion with bread and wine was included
This was not tolerated by Elizabeth
New protestant prayer book was issued
Prayer book did not say whether these would actually be turned into the body and blood of christ
Bible would be read in English
Catholics preferred having a more formal mass
The clergy
97% accepted the oath because they could keep their jobs
Most church services remained very similar
All clergy wore a surplice which could have sleeves or slashes to show seniority
This was because they were take but the same people
Clergy had to take an oath of allegiance to Elizabeth as supreme governor