4.1 ROLE OF THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH

After the Quiz When finished with the vocab quiz, look at the picture on the blue handout 4.1 A. On the BACK of the slide, complete Level1 and Level 2. DO NOT write on the front of the paper.

Slide 4.1 A Foundations of the Medieval Church Jesus: Used parables to explain message of the love and morality Christians believed in his miracles Crucified Apostles spread Christianity throughout eastern Mediterranean Peter brought Christianity to Rome

Slide 4.1 A Foundations of the Medieval Church The Bible: Gospels (stories of Jesus’ life) written 100 years after his death Old Testament + New Testament = Christian Bible

Slide 4.1 A Foundations of the Medieval Church Priests: Early leader St. Paul and Apostles were first “priests” Over time, only specially trained men could administer the sacraments

Slide 4.1 A Foundations of the Medieval Church Sacraments: Baptism Confirmation Eucharist Reconciliation Marriage Ordination Last Rites See pg. 28 in your notebook for the list

How do you get to heaven? Pg. 30 in notebook On page 30 of your notebook, draw a picture demonstrating how to get to heaven according to the Catholic Church. Be sure to use the 7 sacraments by name Include a picture of each sacrament.

4.1B Salvation Salvation = saving Salvation was gained through 1. following the beliefs of the church 2. performing good deeds 3. living a moral life Christians believed that salvation would help their souls enter heaven and live in paradise forever without desires or needs

Totally an accident typing but left up here for a laugh. s/b RESULT 4.1B Damnation Damnation was the reslut of living life of sin (turning away from God) Souls that were damned were believed to be banished to hell Hell was ruled by Lucifer who was cast out of heaven for showing false pride Medieval view of hell: souls tortured by fire and demons

4.1C The Characteristics of Life in a Monastery A Community Set Apart from Society Monasticism = life led by monks and nuns Monk=Greek for “living alone” Nun=French from nonne originally Egyptian for “virgin” Nuns and monks wanted to avoid war, sickness, sin, corruption, and wanted to serve God and fellow Christians

4.1C The Characteristics of Life in a Monastery A Life Guided by Rules St. Benedict renounced wealth, founded Italian monastery in A.D. 529 Wrote “The Rule”, a set of rules for monks to live by Duties: work, study, pray Vows: chastity, poverty, and obedience

4.1C The Characteristics of Life in a Monastery A Life of Work Self-sufficient tasks: farming, cooking, sewing, building, etc. Charitable tasks: hospitals, refuge for homeless, food for poor, lodging for travelers, and sacraments

4.1C The Characteristics of Life in a Monastery A Life in a Monastery or Convent Led by an abbot who was elected by his monk brothers; convents led by an abbess Bound by the abbey church Dormitory where monks slept Refectory where monks ate Library and scriptorium where monks wrote

4.1D – Conflict Between Church and State The State’s Position: Angered by Pope Gregory’s actions because he needed church leaders to support him against powerful German lords

4.1D – Conflict Between Church and State The Church’s Position: Wanted to reform corrupt church leaders who plotted with kings to increase their wealth and power In AD 1075 outlawed lay investiture (church official being chosen by kings) Threatened to excommunicate any king who disobeyed (thus taking away the means to gain salvation)

4.1D – Conflict Between Church and State Key Events in the Conflict Between Henry and Gregory Number One (first box on the left) Henry IV demanded that Gregory VII resign as pope Henry IV was excommunicated by Pope Gregory VII

4.1D – Conflict Between Church and State Key Events in the Conflict Between Henry and Gregory Number Two (next box towards the right) Henry realized he could not defeat the pope Begged for Gregory’s forgiveness With the help of Countess Matilda, Henry was forgiven

4.1D – Conflict Between Church and State Key Events in the Conflict Between Henry and Gregory Number Three Lay investiture resolved with the Concordat of Worms Agreement that church official could appoint church leaders Kings could give titles and land grants to church officials

4.1E – The Rise of New Religious Orders Peter Bernardone, a wealthy Italian merchant Put his son on trial for stealing

4.1E – The Rise of New Religious Orders Francis of Assisi amused himself with parties and war as young man Turned to God after recovery from battle Francis stole cloth-needed money to repair a church Renounced his wealth Dedicated his life to caring for the poorest of poor Founded a new order of monks called the Franciscans

4.1E – The Rise of New Religious Orders Some New Things We Do As Friars Travel around to care for the poor and sick Show others a humble cheerfulness and simple, pious life Work with orders of nuns, like the Little Sisters of the Poor (founded by Francis) Educate Christians so they can more fully understand the word of God (as does the order founded by Dominic of Spain = Dominicans)