The Roman Catholic Church in Medieval Europe History Alive pg 29-39

The Christian Church Takes Shape Constantine issues a decree allowing Christians to practice their religion freely Christianity becomes the official religion of the Roman Empire Church played a vital role in society Monasteries provided hospitality to refugees and travelers

Christianity is founded on three principles Jesus is the son of God God sent Jesus to earth to save people from their sin Jesus rose from the dead after his death by crucifixion

The Hierarchy Developed a system that modeled after the old Roman government

Church acquires Economic Power Prohibited kings from appointing priests Outlawed the selling of Church positions Collected a tax, or tithe Each person expected to give one-tenth (1/10) Latin allowed church officials to keep records for monarchs and became trusted scribes and advisors

Pope Gregory vs. Henry IV Pope Gregory elected in 1073 Responsible for all the power plays Gave only himself to right to appoint people of power Henry IV was angered by the Pope’s choices Pope “excommunicated” or kicked him out of the church Could no longer be saved Henry caves and begged for forgiveness

Sacraments and Salvation Catholics viewed hell as real and terrifying place that is waiting if you fail to attain salvation There are 7 sacraments (sacred rights of christians) that help one achieve salvation Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Marriage, Holy Orders, Penance, Extreme Unction

Pilgrimages Life revolves around the local church Markets, festivals and religious ceremonies all take place here Encourages some people to go on pilgrimages to Jerusalem, Rome, Compostela and Canterbury People wanted to show their devotion to God Chaucer wrote poems about the pilgrims called the Canterbury Tales Stories told to entertain fellow travelers

Crusades Series of military expeditions to the Holy Land People went to recover Jerusalem from the Muslims Also went to seek wealth and adventure

Let’s see how much you remember! REVIEW Let’s see how much you remember! ____________ issued a decree that made Christianity the official religion of Europe _______ are second in the Catholic Church hierarchy. List one way the church acquired economic power Why were church officials allowed to keep records?

Let’s see how much you remember! REVIEW Let’s see how much you remember! The king was _________________ from the church and had to beg to get allowed back in There are_____ sacraments. The second one is _____________. People went on crusades for__________ and___________. Art was meant to show scenes from the ____________ because the common person could not __________.

Check Your Answers _Constantine issued a decree that made Christianity the official religion of Europe _Cardinals are second in the Catholic Church hierarchy. List one way the church acquired economic power- appoint priests, no selling church positions, collect tax Why were church officials allowed to keep records?- Can read and write in Latin

Check Your Answers The king was excommunicated from the church and had to beg to get allowed back in There are 7 sacraments. The second one is Confirmation. People went on crusades for wealth and adventure. Art was meant to show scenes from the Bible because the common person could not read.