1. A Light in Darkness: Part 1

2. What is a Germanic tribe? What happened after the fall of the Roman Empire? How did the Church step in after the fall of Rome and turn things around for the better? Who were the leaders of the Church at this time? Why does Saint Gregory deserve the title "the Great"? How did the monks guide the world during these difficult times? How did Saint Benedict establish stability in a way of life for Western civilization?

3. Who were the leaders of the Church at this time? Why does Saint Gregory deserve the title "the Great"? How did the monks guide the world during these difficult times? How did Saint Benedict establish stability in a way of life for Western civilization?

4. Faith: that we may trust in your salvation Hope: that we may look forward to the coming of your kingdom Charity: that we may love you above all else and love our neighbors as ourselves Prudence: that we may make good decisions Justice: that we may treat others fairly Fortitude: that we may be strong in our determination to do what is right Temperance: that we may keep our attractions to pleasure in proper control

5. Who was crowned emperor in 800 AD? How did Charlemagne support the Church? What were some bad effects of Charlemagne’s policies? Who tried to reform the Church? What did he tell rulers?

6. Augustine of Canterbury Converted King Ethelbert of England Saint Benedict Wrote rules and duties for communities living in prayer, fasting, and manual work Winifred  Saint Boniface Baptized many at the risk of his own life; “one who does good” Margaret of Scotland Converted King of Scotland (her husband) Cyril and Methodius Monks and missionaries to Russia and Slavic nations Translated the Gospels