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Quiz about How well do you know The Episcopal Church

How well do you know The Episcopal Church? Quiz

A quiz about the Episcopal church.

A multiple-choice quiz by I.Emma. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
I.Emma

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
197,390

Updated
Jul 14 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3088

Last 3 plays: Guest 166 (9/10), Guest 75 (1/10), Guest 67 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is considered the founder of the Anglican Church from which the Episcopal church evolved? Hint

King Henry VIII

Saint Stephen, the follower of Jesus who, according to the Bible, was stoned to death for his beliefs

Martin Luther

A traveling preacher whose name is unknown

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Episcopal Church is in communion with what other church? Hint

The Church of England

The Catholic Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The United Church of Christ

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is the Anglican equivalent of the Catholic church's Pope? Hint

The Cardinal of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Liverpool

The Cardinal of Madrid

The Archbishop of Canterbury

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Question 4 of 10

4. The word "episcopal" means what? Hint

led by priests

organized into dioceses

governed by bishops

assisted by deacons

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the prayer book of the Episcopal Church? Hint

There is no special Episcopalian prayer book

The books of Psalms and Proverbs in the Bible

The Book of Common Prayer

The Daily Episcopalian

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Question 6 of 10

6. A woman cannot be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Episcopalian priests must remain celibate.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. You must be a confirmed Episcopalian to receive the sacrament of Communion in an Episcopal Church.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The United States has had at least one Episcopal bishop who was openly homosexual.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following are you least likely to find in an Episcopal church? Hint

A baptismal font

A confessional booth

A candle

A person of non-caucasian race

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Apr 18 2024 : Guest 166: 9/10
Apr 07 2024 : Guest 75: 1/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is considered the founder of the Anglican Church from which the Episcopal church evolved?

Answer: King Henry VIII

King Henry VIII decided to break away from the Catholic church and create his own church (the Church of England) when the Pope refused to grant him another divorce.

2. The Episcopal Church is in communion with what other church?

Answer: The Church of England

The Episcopal Church is sort of the "American version" of what is called the Anglican Church or Church of England.

3. Who is the Anglican equivalent of the Catholic church's Pope?

Answer: The Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop is not nearly as powerful as the Pope. He is a spiritual leader but he does not dictate the rules of the church. Episcopalians, however, do not consider him their leader - they have their own presiding bishop.

4. The word "episcopal" means what?

Answer: governed by bishops

The Episcopal church is organized into dioceses and each diocese is headed by a bishop.

5. What is the prayer book of the Episcopal Church?

Answer: The Book of Common Prayer

The current BCP was revised in 1979.

6. A woman cannot be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church.

Answer: False

It is common in the Episcopal church to see a woman behind the pulpit. The church has been ordaining women since the 1970s.

7. Episcopalian priests must remain celibate.

Answer: False

Most Episcopalian priests are happily married and have children.

8. You must be a confirmed Episcopalian to receive the sacrament of Communion in an Episcopal Church.

Answer: False

All baptized Christians are welcome to take communion in the Episcopal church.

9. The United States has had at least one Episcopal bishop who was openly homosexual.

Answer: True

Gene Robinson was openly gay when he was consecrated diocesan bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire in 2003. There have been others, including Otis Charles, a bishop in Utah from 1971 to 1993, who came out after his retirement.

10. Which of the following are you least likely to find in an Episcopal church?

Answer: A confessional booth

While there is confession in the Episcopal church, it is generally done face-to-face with your priest rather than concealed.

Source: Author I.Emma

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