1. Coach Crews World History
The Early Church
Coach Crews
World History

2. Bellringer 2/13
5. Name two books written by Augustine. What was each book about? 6. Why do you think the Christian church was ruled by a hierarchy? (Hint: your opinion, but look on page 355)

3. The Early Church
Early Christians set up a church organization and explained their beliefs

4. The Early Church 1. Organizing the Church
Priest leads the local church
Several churches form a diocese, led by a bishop
An archbishop leads an entire region
Five leading archbishops were patriarchs
Bishops met to decide on doctrine

5. The Early Church
Patriarch
Archbishop
Bishop
Priests
Laity

6. The Early Church 2. New Testament
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are the gospels
These books record the life and work of Jesus
These books with writings from other early church leaders, like Paul, form the New Testament

7. The Early Church 3. The Pope
Bishop of Rome claimed power over the other bishops
Believed to have the authority of Peter
Latin-speaking Christians formed the Roman Catholic Church
Greek-speaking Christians did not accept the authority of the pope

8. The Early Church 4. Roles of the Pope Represent the church
Administer the church
Appoint bishops
Create cardinals
Name saints

9. The Early Church The Vatican City
110-acre independent city-state in Rome
Government is the Catholic Church
Around 1,000 people live here, another 4,000 work here
St. Peter’s Basilica is the master church for all Catholics
Contains a huge collection of ancient art and writings

10. After
Using your textbook, complete the Guided Reading Activity for The Christian Church
Read the provided parable and answer the questions regarding the plot, setting, characters, problems, and moral