1. Medieval Roman Catholic Church

2. I.The church becomes very strong during the Middle Ages + =

3. 1.Church gave people a sense of security, safety, order, and provided people with a common bond.

4. 2.Middle Ages is also referred to as the “Age of Faith” because of the important role it played

5. II. The Church becomes a secular (non- religious/worldly) power:

6. 1. Political Power—Pope gained political power by controlling king’s by using:

7. A. Excommunication – was frequently used by Church and popes to force kings to obey

8. B. Interdict – sacraments could not be performed in the King’s kingdom. This was used if excommunication didn’t work

9. a. Subjects believed without sacraments – NO SALVATION – therefore there was pressure for king to obey

10. Pope

11. 2. Canon Law – set of Church laws used to determin e justice

12. A. Breaking a law could result in excommunication (banishment from Church)

13. 3. Taxes—the church forced everyone in Europe to pay taxes to the church called tithes

14. A. Tithes – tax of 10% of everyone’s yearly income to the church

15. 4. Gothic Architecture: Medieval architecture

16. A. Gothic Cathedrals become popular around 1100.Notre Dame is one of the most famous medieval gothic cathedrals

17. B. It is located in Paris, France.

21. a. These cathedrals towered over medieval towns to keep people constantly reminded of God’s presence.

23. b. Gargoyles—were built on the exterior of the cathedrals to scare off and protect from evil spirits

30. c. Stained glass windows— allowed light from heaven to flow into cathedral.

33. Pictures told stories from The Bible to illiterate people during the Middle Ages.

36. d. Vaults -pointed arches that supported the weight of the roof.

38. Cathedrals thrust upwards as if reaching towards the heavens.

40. 5. Flying buttresses supported walls from the outside because walls were constructed mainly of stained glass.

43. Secular Involvements of Catholic Church