PPT-History and Influence of the Roman Catholic Church

Christianity A dvances into Western Europe Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity and after years of persecution it became the official religion of the empire 312 AD Edict of Milan declares Christianity to be an approved religion . By Matt Slick. Roman Catholicism. A . brief analysis. By. Matt Slick. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest . church . in the world with over . 1 billion . members . in approximately 100 countries. . A Mr. Ayala Presentation. 1) What was the Catholic Church’s Response to Luther? . 2) What is the Counter Reformation?. 3) What did the Catholic church do to reform?. Things to Ponder. I) Response to Luther. By: Jamari Roberts. Who may have a Roman Catholic funeral? . All baptized Catholics are entitled to a Roman Catholic funeral.  Additionally, catechumens (adults who are preparing for baptism in the Catholic Church,) children who die before they could be baptized and in some circumstances, Christians of other faith traditions may have a Roman Catholic funeral.. Reform and Renewal. Internal Reform. During the 16. th. century, the Roman Catholic Church undertook to reform itself. This reform movement:. Raised the standards of the clergy. Inspired the church with a renewed morale. Reformation and . Counter-Reformation. The Reformation was not only revolt against the teachings and practices of the Catholic church but against authority as well.. Here is what Europe . looked like at the time -. He needed to forge strong relationships with the church, as the church was very big in Italy, and he could not afford to anger the Roman Catholic Church. Although he disliked the Church, a view shared by his father, he recognized that RCC represented not only millions in Italy but 400 million people all over the world. Without a common government in Europe, the Catholic Pope became an important political leader. On the manor, priests were powerful because the controlled peoples’ access to heaven by delivering the sacraments & absolving sins. 425-434. Popey. Greecy. 1. In what respects did Byzantium continue the patterns of the classical Roman Empire? In what ways did it diverge from those patterns. ?. Continued Patterns p. 427 and p. 432. Consuls (at the highest level) held power that extended over the lands Rome ruled.. At the end of their one-year term, they entered the Senate of Rome, the highest legislative and consultative body of the government.. Warm - Up. 1. How was the Roman Catholic Church a powerful force during the Middle Ages?. 2. Analyze the power of the Church with feudalism.. Objective. Students will be able to evaluate the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Medieval Europe.. Jews and the Roman Empire. Jews had trouble with the idea of honoring the Roman Emperor as a god. Jews refused to pay Roman taxes at times and mounted several rebellions (between 3. rd. c. BCE and 1. Major Question 1. How did political power in Europe shift after the fall of the Roman Empire? . First of all…. Rome was divided into two empires in 284 AD. by the Emperor Diocletian. West (Rome) East (Constantinople). Parish Toledo OH --- Diocese of Toledo The Catholic Church encourages a negative attitude towards people who identify as states that persons with homosexual tendencies must be accepted with respect Key words. Denomination. Catholic. Orthodox. Anglican. Non-conformist. Pentecostal. Copy these key words into your books. Starter. Create a timeline of your own life. Example:. Born 4th January 2001.