early-late middle ages: the church
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Early-Late Middle Ages: The Church476-1500
The Church▪ Broad political powers; b/c central govt’s were weak▪ Powers across kingdoms & every social & political level
▪ Economic force▪ 1100s, leading land owners
Church Hierarchy ▪ Parish Priest▪ Lowest rank, served ppl of a parish
▪ Important▪ Administered 5 of the 7 sacraments- ppl received God’s favor to
ward off consequences of sin▪ Baptism, Holy Communion, penance, matrimony, & anointing of the sick & dying
Church Hierarchy ▪ Bishop▪ Managed a group of parishes= diocese
▪ King/noble selected them= family connections & political power▪ Many bishops were feudal lords
Church Leadership▪ Several dioceses (archdiocese w/ archbishop) authority over the bishops
of the archdiocese▪ Pope= supreme authority▪ Advised by cardinals on legal & spiritual matters▪ Late 1100s on, cardinals elected the pope
Monasticism▪ 2 types of clergy Secular & Regular▪ Male monks= reg. clergy; live w/ strict rules▪ Also Female nuns
Monastic Lifestyles▪ Needed to w/draw from the
world & its temptations▪ Served by fasting, prayer,
& self-denial▪ Formed religious
communities▪ Monks in monasteries &
nuns in convents
Monastic Lifestyles▪ Many became rich b/c nobles gave $ & land▪ Some left to become missionaries▪ Spread Christianity to Ireland & England
Church Hierarchy Pope
Cardinals
Archbishops
Bishops
Priests
Quick Review▪ Why did the Church have strong political power during the Medieval
Ages?
▪ Even though parish priests are the lowest ranking member of the clergy, what makes their office very important?
▪ Who is the supreme authority of the Catholic Church and who are his closest advisors?
▪ How are monks different than parish priests and bishops?
Activity: Pope Francis▪ 1. What is unique to the selection of Pope Francis as the
current pope? (AT LEAST 3)▪ 2. What characteristics & facts did you learn about Pope
Francis that set him apart and make him different. ( AT LEAST 5)▪ 3. Why was this papal selection especially important?
Explain
Activity: Pope Francis▪ 4. Considering what Pope Francis has done since his papal
selection, which do you think sets him apart from popes before him?▪ 5. Which action or statement made the largest impact on
you? Explain (1 paragraph)
Activity: Monastic Dialogue▪ With a partner▪ Write a dialogue between 2 peasants who are debating whether
or not to join in monastic order or convent
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