ch11--the dark ages Flashcards
most influential church
Church of Rome
meaning of the word “catholic”
one
declared all christian churches must agree with the church of rome
Irenaeus
the “pastor” or “overseer” of each church
Bishop
theory that states that Christ appointed apostles to lead the church
Apostolic succession
who did the apostles appoint to rule after them (apostalic succession)
bishops
Peter was the first Bishop of the Roman Church
Petrine Theory
“papa”, “father”
pope
what position did the petrine theory evolve into
Pope
first recognized as supreme over the roman catholic church (445 AD)
Leo I
created the Doctrine of the Two swords
Gelasius
first medieval pope
Gregory I
two parts that roman church was divided into; who controlled them?
dioceses(subdivision of parishes)
parishes
priests and bishops controlled
subdivision of parishes
dioceses
7 religious actions that provide salvation and “conveyed grace” to catholics
Sacraments
being cut off from the sacraments
Excommunication
the belief that Eucharist turns into the body and blood of Jesus Christ
Transubstantiation
supposed pieces of holy objects (Jesus’s cross, crown, etc.)
Relics
apostles and other holy leaders from history in the catholic church
Saints