The Influence Of The Roman Catholic Church
Published on Dec 02, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
CHRISTIAN CHURCH TAKES SHAPE
- Christianity started in ancient Rome
- At first Christians were persecuted for their religious beliefs
- Emperor Constantine allowed Christians to practice their religion
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HIERARCHY OF THE CHURCH
- Pope
- Cardinals (assistant to Pope)
- Archbishops
- Bishops
- Priests
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Church gains Economic Power During Middle Ages
- By 1050C.E. church is largest land holder in Europe
- Latin, language of the church, only common language in Europe
- Henry IV is excommunicated by Pope Gregory VII
- Outlawing the selling of church possessions
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ART AND ARCHITECTURE
ART TOLD THE STORY OF CHRIST'S LIFE SINCE MOST PEOPLE COULD NOT READ
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Charlemagne encouraged the church to teach people to read and write
Nobles and Clergy studied at universities
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THOMAS AQUINAS
- Bridging the gap between reason and faith
- Italian Scholar of philosophy and theology
- Natural Law-universal order built into nature that can guide people about right and wrong and since God created nature this teaching has to be ok with the church
MEDIEVAL HOLIDAYS
- Most holidays were connected to the church
- Christian Saints
- Events in the life of Jesus (Christmas and Easter)
- Important religious concepts (stories from the Bible)
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PILGRIMAGE
- Visit holy sites (Jerusalem)
- Show devotion to God
- An act of penance for their sins
- Hope of being cured of an illness
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SACRAMENTS
MATRIMONY - A FORMAL UNION BLESSED BY THE CHURCH
