The Roman Catholic Church

What were the Benedictines solemn laws?

1. poverty 2. they couldn't marry 3. obedience

What was the social hierarchy of the church?

1.The pope who was the bishop of Rome , was the supreme head of the RCC 2.The cardinals were the popes assistants and counselors 3.Archbishops oversaw large and important areas called archdioceses 4. Bishop's governed areas called dioceses 5. Priests were spiritual leaders

What event happen around 1200s?

In 1200s, the cathedrals gave rise to universities. Students were normally sons of nobles who were studying for a career in the clergy

When did Christianity become the official religion of the Roman Empire?

In 313 C.E. the Roman Emperor Constantine issued a decree allowing Christians to practice their religion freely and in 395 C.E. it became the official religion.

Why did Aquinas write logical comments?

In support of his faith to show how reason and religious belife worked together

Hospitality

Monasteries provided hospitality to the refugees and travelers.

Initially

Initially the Romans persecuted the Christians, but after 313C.E. when Constantine said that the Christians could practice freely their religion the Christian religion started to widespread and in 395C.E. it became the official religion of the roman empire.

Who developed the monastic way of life?

Saint Benedict in the 6th century founded a monastery in Italy. His followers were known as the Benedictines.

How did people gain salvation?

Salvation meant entry into heaven and eternal life by following the churches teachings and living a moral life.

Why did men become monks?

Some were seeking refuge from war, sickness or sinfulness. Some came to study. Some were attracted by a quiet life do prayer and service.

Widespread

The Christian religion widespread quickly over a great range of persons, and lead historians to name this period of time "Year of Faith"

Roman catholic church

The Roman Catholic Church was headed by the Pope and it provided leadership and sometimes organized the distribution of food. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the church played a very important part in society.

Persecuted

The Romans persecuted the Christians by not allowing them to practice freely their religion.

Technique

The arches in the cathedrals spread the massive weight of the soaring roofs and walls more evenly. This building technique allowed taller, thinner walls and more windows.

Did the state and the Church ever come into conflict?

The church and the state came in conflict around 1073 when Gregory VII was elected pope. Gregory VII ruling angered Henry IV, holy roman emperor which decided to declare that Gregory wouldn't be Pope anymore. Gregory, to exchange excommunicated Henry, which meant that Henry was thrown out of the Church.

Famine

The church helped famine by organizing sometimes the distribution of food to the people that needed it.

Vital

The church played a vital role in the Christians life, especially after the collapse of Rome, by providing leadership and by giving food to the poor.

What role did the Roman Catholic Church play in the society?

The church played a vital role, especially after the fall of the Roman Empire. It provided leadership and sometimes it organized the distribution of food.

Clergy

The clergy, were the people, like priests, who performed a sacred function of the church.

What were the crusades?

The crusades were a series of military expeditions to the land were Jesus had lives. (Holy Land)

Diocese

The diocese is the area controlled by a bishop in a Christian Church.

Banned

The pope Gregory VII banned the law that king s could appoint priests, bishops and the head of the monasteries.

What were holidays in the medieval times?

The word holiday comes from "Holy Day". Almost every day of the year was dedicated to a Christian Saint, an event in the life of Jesus or an important religious idea.

What did Monasteries and communities of monks provide?

They provided hospitality to refugees and travelers.

Why did people go on crusades?

They went on crusades to seek wealth and some went to seek adventure. Others went in the belief that doing so would guarantee their salvation.

How and why were cathedral built?

They were built to inspire awe. They were built between 1150 and 1400 in a Gothic style.

How were Cathedrals constructed?

They were mostly constructed by hand by hundreds of workers and craftsmen over 50 to 200 years?

Religious order

a brotherhood or sisterhood of monks, nuns, or friars

Pilgrimage

a journey to a holy site

Salvation

As the church said, salvation is saving one's body from sin, and the citizens would do that by following the church teachings.

How did the power of the Church increase?

By the year 1050 C.E. the RCC was the largest landholder in Europe. In the middle ages the Church acquired great economical and political power

What were the two main medieval holidays?

Christmas and Easter

Were did people go on Pilgrimages?

Pilgrims visited holy sites such as Jerusalem and Rome. They visited churches that kept belongings of saints such as Canterbury Cathedral.

Why did people go on Pilgrimages?

Pilgrims went on these journeys to show their devotion to god, as an act on penance for their sins or in hopes of being cured of an illness.

Natural law

the concept that there is a universal order built into nature that can guide moral thinking