<P> Puritanism was a Protestant movement that emerged in 16th -- century England with the goal of transforming it into a godly society by reforming or purifying the Church of England of all remaining Roman Catholic teachings and practices . During the reign of Elizabeth I , Puritans were for the most part tolerated within the established church . Like Puritans , most English Protestants at the time were Calvinist in their theology , and many bishops and Privy Council members were sympathetic to Puritan objectives . The major point of controversy between Puritans and church authorities was over liturgical ceremonies Puritans thought too Catholic , such as wearing clerical vestments , kneeling to receive Holy Communion , and making the sign of the cross during baptism . </P>
<P> Puritanism was a Protestant movement that emerged in 16th -- century England with the goal of transforming it into a godly society by reforming or purifying the Church of England of all remaining Roman Catholic teachings and practices . During the reign of Elizabeth I , Puritans were for the most part tolerated within the established church . Like Puritans , most English Protestants at the time were Calvinist in their theology , and many bishops and Privy Council members were sympathetic to Puritan objectives . The major point of controversy between Puritans and church authorities was over liturgical ceremonies Puritans thought too Catholic , such as wearing clerical vestments , kneeling to receive Holy Communion , and making the sign of the cross during baptism . </P>
what was the goal of the puritan colony
what was the goal of the puritan colony
reforming or purifying the Church of England of all remaining Roman Catholic teachings and practices
reforming or purifying the Church of England of all remaining Roman Catholic teachings and practices