I have often heard people say "they were high church" when describing deceased family members.
I know that it means that they were religious(Christian)-but what is/was "High Church"?
The term was normally used by older people from the North of England.
Thank you for your help.
2006-11-21 06:11:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"High Church" describes those Anglican Catholics who kept their traditions closely aligned to what they were before the Reformation. Anglicans BTW do not accept the authority of the bishop of Rome AKA, the Pope. They celebrate the Eucharist and use similar ceremonial garments as Roman Catholics
2006-11-21 06:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by Espacer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term High Church is used to differentiate the various factions of the Church of England (nothing to do with the americans at all )
The High Wing is that section that relates to Roman Catholic thinking and practise whereas the low wing is evangelical and does not regard the role of priesthood and ritual with great fondness.
The High Church or Anglo-Catholic faction is almost identical in dogma and worship as their Roman Catholic cousins and though many regard the Pontiff with affection, do not regard Him as having any authority over them (though it doesn't stop them copying and adopting every known Roman Catholic practise!)Contrary to the questioner, most High Church membership is concentrated in the South and West of England.
Just read the answer before mine, the High Church most definately believes in the Presence of Christ in the Eucharist!
2006-11-21 07:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by Raymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High Church is that part of the Church of England which is very much like the Roman Catholic Church. It has confession, the mass, incense, candles etc. It differs in that it has the Queen as the head and not the Pope. It also does not believe in the transubstantiation of the Communion ( Does not believe that a change takes place within the elements and becomes the Body and Blood of Christ).
2006-11-21 07:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by Plato 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
High church is that part of the Church of England best described as Anglo Catholic - they use incense, light candles and I believe even use the rosary. You'll need to ask your local vicar about this.
2006-11-21 06:16:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know in the Catholic Church they used to have a high Mass and a low Mass. The High Mass was all the bells and whistles and the Low Mass wasn't so I don't know know about that though.
2006-11-21 06:34:49 · answer #5 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'm sure it is an English term for the Anglican communion. I've always heard it as "High Anglican". I've heard "low church" refer to the less structured evangelical / nondenominational groups.
2006-11-21 06:16:01 · answer #6 · answered by Br. Dymphna S.F.O 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've heard this expression often. Usually it was not associated with their religion whatsoever. It comes out more ....sounding like they were high to do in the church...knew everybody's business.
Knew who was going to heaven and who was going to hell...in their opinion.Definately knew who gave and who did not give when the collection plate was passed.
2006-11-21 06:26:14 · answer #7 · answered by Blondie B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A Rastafarian based on in Jamaica
2006-11-21 06:35:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think they mean the Church of England but I might be wrong.
2006-11-21 06:14:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even more pomposity and superiority from religion?
2006-11-21 06:24:36 · answer #10 · answered by Musicol 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋