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The Power of the church

The Power of the church. Chapter 13 Section 4. VOCAB. Clergy Sacrament Cannon law Holy Roman Empire Lay investiture . The Far Reaching Authority of the Church. The Structure of the Church:. Pope in Rome . Bishops . Priests. The Far Reaching Authority of the Church .

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The Power of the church

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  1. The Power of the church Chapter 13 Section 4

  2. VOCAB • Clergy • Sacrament • Cannon law • Holy Roman Empire • Lay investiture

  3. The Far Reaching Authority of the Church • The Structure of the Church: Pope in Rome Bishops Priests

  4. The Far Reaching Authority of the Church • Religion as a unifying Force: • The feudal system was designed to divide people • The Church brought people together • Although life for Medieval Christians was harsh they took joy in the thought of salvation through the sacraments. • Village church was both a spiritual and social center • People would come to pray, meet, and celebrate together

  5. The Far Reaching Authority of the Church • The Law of the Church: • Churches authority was both spiritual and political • All Medieval Christians; kings and peasants alike were subject to cannon law; or church law • Church est. courts for people accused of breaking cannon law • Harsh punishments were excommunication and interdict • Popes use threat of excommunication and interdict to get kings to do as they wish

  6. The Church and the Holy Roman Empire • Otto I Allies with the Church: • 936 Otto the Great is crowned king • Follows in his hero Charlemagne’s foot steps and formed a close alliance with the church • He invaded Italy on the Pope’s behalf and in return was made emperor in 962

  7. The Church and theHoly Roman Empire • Signs of Future Conflicts: • Otto I’s German-Italian Empire became known the Holy Roman Empire • Popes and Italian nobles both began to resent German control over Italy

  8. Emperor Clashes with the Pope • Lay Investiture: • Ceremony where kings and nobles appointed church officials • Kings wished to control the bishops; very influential clergy members • 1075 Pope Greg VII puts an end to lay investiture • Emperor Henry IV tries to force the Pope to step down • Pope has Henry excommunicated!!!

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