The Episcopal Church was founded in the 16th century during the Protestant Reformation with the belief of spreading Christianity and worship. The Episcopal Church originates from the Church of England which modeled much of its religious beliefs from the Roman Catholic Church. Episcopalians (followers of the Episcopal Church) refer to their religion as “Protestant, but Catholic” (Wikipedia). I had the privilege of interviewing one of my middle school teachers, Erin Havens. She was raised as a conservative Episcopalian and described that experience as almost identical to “The way Roman Catholics hold their masses, holidays, and the way they practice their beliefs” (Havens). Which is true, because most models of faith are modeled after the Catholic Church, aside from a few key differences. Episcopalians go to church every Sunday, and the setting and manner of service are as formal as those of the Catholic Church. Episcopalians live their liturgies, readings, songs and prayers just like Catholics and also receive the Eucharist. Unlike Catholics, they do not believe in transubstantiation (the wine and bread literally become the body and blood of Jesus Christ). Episcopalians respect the Eucharist for all that it symbolizes (Jesus Christ dying for the sins of followers), but do not believe it is the actual blood and body of Jesus. Episcopalians receive the Eucharist about every two weeks (Havens) and when they do so they kneel before the cross. Episcopalians celebrate seven sacraments (like Catholics) which are: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage and Holy Orders (Beaven). The holiest time of the year for them is Lent which precedes Easter. Another really big moment for Epi......middle of the paper......Jackson A. Dykman. Annotated Constitution and Canons for the Government of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, adopted in the General Conventions, 1789-1952. Greenwich, CT: Seabury, 1954. Print.8. Brown, James. A catechism of the thirty-nine articles of the Church of England with additions and modifications adapted to the book of common prayer of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. Montreal?: Sn, 1861. Print.9. The Reformed Episcopal Church: What is it? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Reformed Episcopal Publishing Society, 1950. Print.10. "Frequently Asked Questions About Anglican Priests." Frequently asked questions about Anglican priests. Network. May 19, 2014. .11."Calendar of the Saints (Episcopal Church)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 18 May 2014. Web. 19 May 2014. .