1. THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH

2. Main Ideas What is Papal Supremacy?
What was the impact of excommunication?
What was the importance of the Church?
How did monks and nuns help build Christianity in Europe?

4. What is Papal Supremacy
Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire in 380 A.D.
Church was unifying force during the chaotic time of Western Europe
Popes lived in Rome
Popes began to believe that they had more power than the king

5. What was the impact of excommunication?
Could not receive the sacraments or a Christian burial
A noble could face an interdict if he opposed the Church
Church demanded fighting stop between Friday through Sunday, which helped feudal warfare decrease

6. What was the importance of the Church?
Priest was the only contact people had with the Church
Rituals and faith were a part of everyday life
Was the social center where visiting and dancing took place
Daily life revolved around Christian calendar

7. How did monks and nuns help build Christianity in Europe?
Emphasized hard work
Copied and stored important writings
Provided social service, such as taking care of the sick and poor, setting up schools, and caring for travelers

8. Review What did the priest provide for the people?
What did monks and nuns provide for people?
When did the Church demand that fighting stop?