Chapter 15- The Church Faces Challenges Flashcards
What is the church?
Both human and divine
What can we trust when there are bad decisions, weak leaders, or evil events in the church?
We can trust that the Holy Spirit to lead us so that God’s saving plan an be carried out
What happened to the church?
There were many problems in the 14th century
Who did leaders in Italy turn to for help?
Saint Catherine of Sienna
When the church took sides because of the two people claiming to be pope what was this called?
The great western schism
How many years did it take before the church restored the authority of the true pope?
39 years
What is Vatican City
Sovereign nation, were the pope resides
Why is it important that the Vatican City is an independent nation?
It prevents any country from claiming ownership or authority over the papacy
Who has full authority over vaticancity?
Pope
What crisis emerged during the 14th century?
The Black Plague or Black Death
Other then those who were sick who were affected? Why?
Priests, sisters and others treated with dignity those who were sick, bringing them food, and clothing and burying those who died from the disease.
How were many of the people who were sick comforted?
By the thought that Jesus suffered too
What is anointing of the sick?
Those suffering receive a special grace
How does anointing of the sick work?
The oil of the sick that is blessed by a bishop is used. The priest anoints the sick person of the forehead and palms.
What happens through anointing of the sick?
People unite their suffering to the suffering of Jesus. They are strengthened and go Ben courage, peace, and dignity it endure their suffering in a Christian manner