5. Opposition: Catholics and Puritans

What was the primary purpose of the College at Douai founded by William Allen funded by Spain?

• To train Catholic priests to serve in England and convert Protestants

• To educate Puritan ministers for the Anglican Church

• To promote Protestant teachings across Europe

• To establish a new religious order focused on monastic life

Who were the Jesuits, and what was their main objective in England during Elizabeth I's reign?

• A group of Protestant reformers aiming to purify the Church of England

• Catholic missionaries seeking to convert England back to Catholicism

• A political faction supporting Elizabeth's policies

• A sect focused on economic reforms in England

State the name of the leader of the Jesuits who was executed and martyred in 1581?

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Explain the term "prophesying" in the context of Elizabethan England and its significance.

Answer explanation

'Prophesying' a Puritan prayer meeting in which they criticised Elizabeth's laws. In particular, her religious settlement in which they saw as TOO CATHOLIC (vestments)

- meeting were encouraged by Archbishop of Canterbury Edmund Grinal whom Elizabeth fired

What was Puritan John Stubbs' role in opposing Elizabeth I's policies, and what was the consequence he faced?

Answer explanation

John Stubbs opposed Elizabeth I's proposed marriage to the Duke of Anjou, a French Catholic by writing a pamphlet.

As a consequence, he was punished by having his right hand cut off.....served as a warning to all!

How did Elizabeth I's policies towards Catholics become harsher over time?

In ____, she increased _________ fines from 1 shilling to £__

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What was the impact / consequences of the Jesuit mission in England during Elizabeth I's reign?

• The Jesuit mission promoted peace and unity among religious factions.
• The Jesuit mission intensified religious conflict and persecution of Catholics - from 1585 Priests executed

• The Jesuit mission had no significant impact on English society.
• The Jesuit mission led to the establishment of Protestantism in England.

Describe the significance of the College at Douai for English Catholics.

Answer explanation

Served as a center for training Catholic priests during the Reformation, when Catholicism was suppressed in England.

It played a crucial role in keeping Catholic faith alive.

Historians argue that the College of Douai helped Catholicism in England survive

In 1593 Elizabeth passed the 'Statute of Confinement', this persecuted Catholics because....?

• They could not write Catholic literature

• They could not worship in private

• They could not travel more that 5 miles from their homes

• They were confined to camps

How did the Puritans view Elizabeth's 1559 Religious Settlement?

BONUS: list actions they took to express their opposition

Answer explanation

Puritans viewed the 1559 Religious Settlement as too lenient towards Catholics (vestments, decoration)

Opposed it by:

- advocating for further reforms - crucifix controversy saw crosses become optional decoration

- writing pamphlets (Stubbs)

- refused to conform to established church practices - instead attended Prophesying