Anglican Church
Definition
The Anglican Church or Church of England is a Western Christian tradition that evolved out of the practices, liturgy and identity of the Church of England following the English Reformation.
Analogy
Imagine if your school decided it didn't want to follow district rules anymore but still wanted to keep most traditions. That's kind of like how King Henry VIII established his own church (the Anglican/Church of England) because he disagreed with certain rules set by Rome (like not being able to divorce), but kept many traditional elements intact.
Related terms
English Reformation: A series of events in 16th-century England by which the Church of England broke away from Rome's authority and Pope's rule.
Episcopal Polity: A hierarchical form where bishops have authority over individual congregations. It’s used within Anglicanism.
King Henry VIII: The King of England from 1509 until his death in 1547 who is known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from Rome.
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