Chapter 10.3 Read Chapter 10.3 (Cornell reading notes) Bell work-Role of Church DQ 10.3 Critical Thinking # Review Questions Document Packet: The Medieval Church
Bellwork What is the Role of the church in modern society?
Organization of the Church 1. parish priest: conducted church services; administered all the sacraments except confirmation and ordination; supervised moral and religious instruction and moral life of the community 2. bishop: managed a diocese; administered the sacraments of confirmation and ordination; appointed and removed parish priests; managed church property 3. archbishop: had all the powers of a bishop and some authority over bishops and other dioceses in the province 4. cardinals/curia: advisers to the pope; cardinals later elected popes 5. pope: leader of the medieval church
Role of the Church in The Middle Ages
Monasticism The Benedictine Rule 1. A monk can own absolutely nothing. 2. Everything a monk uses or wears belongs to the monastery. 3. The abbot controls and distributes property. 4. The monks totally obey the abbot.