1. Bell Ringers What were some of the matters covered by canon law?
How is the structure of the Church like that of the feudal system?
Why did investiture cause a struggle between kings and popes?
How did the Concordat of Worms create a compromise between the emperor and the Church?

2. The Church Wields Power
Chapter 13 Section 4

3. Pope Gelasius I Recognized conflict b/w Church and State
Believed that Religious and Political powers are separate entities.
Believe that…
Pope should bow to emperors in political matters
Emperors should bow to pope in religious matters
Each should remain authority in their OWN realm.
WAS and IS not a reality between the Church and State

4. Church Structure
CLERGY
Pope
Bishops
Priests

5. Rise of Religious Importance
Feudalism and the Manor System created division among people.
Political turmoil and warfare
Church teachings bonded people together.
Church provided a sense of security that gave people a sense of belonging.
Middle Ages was also known as the Age of Faith.
Religion took center stage.

6. Canon Law The Law of the Church IF DISOBEYED
Excommunication
Banished from the Church
Interdict
Many sacraments (i.e. baptisms) and religious services could not be performed in the king’s land
Needed for salvation
Forced German emperors to submit to the pope’s commands.

7. Emperor Clashes with Pope
Otto I had close ties to Church leading to Church and German officials fearing the growing power of emperor.
Lay Investiture
A ceremony in which kings and nobles appointed church officials
Kings had the power
Pope Gregory VII banned it  Henry IV not happy
Henry asked Gregory to step down  Henry excommunicated
Showdown in Canossa  Henry IV begged for end of excommunication
Concordat of Worms
Church ALONE could grant a bishop his ring and staff
Emperor had the veto power to prevent the granting of a bishop

8. Lombard League Alliance that formed to fight against Frederick I
1176, Battle of Legnano
Foot soldiers used crossbows to defeat feudal knights for the first time in history!