Church in the Middle ages

Objectives Describe how the Church and its monks and nuns shaped Medieval life. Summarize how the power of the church grew.

Key Terms Sacrament Tithe Canon law

Explain life in the Middle Ages Blend of Germanic, Christian ,and Roman tradition are blended. Christianity becomes a guiding force for people Germanic people converted and missionaries spread Christianity

The Church was centered in Rome . It gave form and unity to Europe’s civilization. People believed that following the church’s teaching was the only the achieve salvation.***

Canon Law Church law Applies to religious teachings, behavior of the clergy , marriages and morals

Excommunication Kicked out of the church for not following the church laws

So what? Can’t receive the sacraments . What is a sacrament? Sacred rite like baptism. Can’t be buried on sacred ground

No Sacraments…SO guess where you are going after you die?

Interdict If a lord/noble was excommunicated, his entire village or kingdom is excommunicated.

Church and Daily Life ****Most people only had contact with their local priest.*****

Church was a central part of their lives Priest baptized children Married them Place for social events and gossip Later, schools

Tithe Church tax usually 10% of your income

Women in the Church Men and women were equal before God. On earth ,women were inferior.

2 ways the church viewed women 1. “daughters of Eve”---weak and easily led into sin, need guidance of men 2. Modest and pure in spirit like “Mary”

How did the church protect women? Minimum age for marriage Fined men who seriously hurt their wives.

Objectives Describe how the Church and its monks and nuns shaped Medieval life. Devoted their lives to the poor. Summarize how the power of the church grew. Only way to achieve salvation.

Key Terms Sacrament Sacred rite of the church, like baptism Tithe Church tax, usually 10% of your income Canon law Church law

Church in the Middle ages