what is an Episcopalian, is it same as a catholic?

Answer 1

The term Anglican (from medieval Latin ecclesia Anglicana meaning 'the English church') is used to describe the people, institutions, and churches as well as the liturgical traditions and theological concepts developed by the established Church of England, the Anglican Communion and the Continuing Anglican Churches (a loosely affiliated group of independent churches which have seceded from the Anglican Communion as a result of doctrinal and liturgical differences with its various provinces). In some parts of the world, an Anglican is known as an Episcopalian.

The Anglican Communion considers itself to be part of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church and as being both Catholic and Reformed. For some adherents, it represents a non-papal Catholicism, for others a Protestantism without a dominant figure such as a Luther, Knox, Calvin, or Wesley.[1] For many Anglicans, self-identity represents some combination of the two. The Communion is a theologically broad and often divergent affiliation of thirty-eight provinces that are in communion with the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Anglican Communion is one of the larger Christian denominations in the world, with approximately 73 million members

Answer 2

The "Episcopalian Church" is a branch of the Worldwide Anglican Communion, also known as the "Church of England."

They are in schism with the Roman Catholic Church - as they derive from the sect of Christianity founded by Henry the VIII of England.

They're beliefs ARE very simillar to the Roman Catholic Church, although they do not adhere strictly to the doctrine of "Transubstantiation," nor do they recognize the primacy of the Bishop of Rome.

(That is, they don't believe that Eucharist is literally the "Body of Christ," and they don't accept the authority of the Pope as head of the Church.)

Answer 3

The Episopalians spun off from the Anglican Church (Church of England). Many of the ceremonies in the Anglican Church are essentially the same as the Catholic Church and many in the Episcopalian Church are the same as the Anglican Church. Not the same as the Catholic Church - for one thing, the Episcopalians allow women and gays to serve as ministers/priests/whatever they call them - and there are other differences as well. Call the churches cousins.

Answer 4

I expect that by means of "Catholic" you imply "Roman Catholic." I additionally expect you appreciate that the "Episcopal Church" is the American department of the Anglican Communion. Many individuals consider the church buildings are the identical considering that their varieties of worship are very identical, however there are huge theological variations. Perhaps the most important one is the rejection by means of the Episcopal Church (as in all Protestant church buildings) of the doctrine of transubstantiation--that the wine and water are bodily modified into flesh and blood. The Episcopal Church additionally does no longer be given as doctrine the strategies of the Immaculate Conception (that Mary used to be conceived with out sin), the Assumption (that Mary used to be physically acquired into heaven), or the intercession of saints. The Episcopal Church does no longer be given the authority of the Bishop of Rome besides because the Bishop of Rome (no longer as Pope). Episcopalians select their bishops, they aren't appointed from above. Women are approved as monks and bishops within the Episcopal Church. The primate of the Episcopal Church is Presiding Bishop the Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori. The Queen of England is NOT the primate of the Episcopal Church (we had a revolution approximately that).

Answer 5

no, they do not follow the pope.

A characteristic of Anglicanism is that it has no international juridical authority. All thirty-nine provinces of the Anglican Communion are independent, each with their own primate and governing structure. These provinces may take the form of national churches (such as in Canada, Uganda, or Japan) or a collection of nations (such as the West Indies, Central Africa, or South Asia).

Answer 6

There is some cross-talk between the denominations. One example is it's pretty easy for a Catholic priest to become an Epis. minister. (Then he can marry, if he chooses.)

You should try posting this question to the religion and spirituality section as well.

Answer 7

Close, but they don't praise Mary as much. I would relate Episcopalians closer to Lutherans.

Answer 8

No , close but the same

Answer 9

They're very similar but there's no confession.

Answer 10

NO.