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
What does a person experience through anointing of the sick?
Spiritual healing and in some circumstances, physical healing.
What is another word for Renaissance?
Rebirth
What did people emphasize during the Renaissance that was incorrect?
Human achievement rather then the divine presence in the world
Who was Luther?
A priest, he was a professor of theology and scripture in Whittenburg Germanh
What did Luther conclude?
Salvation can not be earned and that faith alone saves us
Why was Martin Luther wrong?
The church teaches that faith is necessary for salvation but faith cannot be separated from good works
What are indulgences?
The remission of temporal punishment due to sins that have been forgiven- to gain riches for themselves and the church
What did Luther do because he was disturbed by abuses in the church?
He posted a list of 95 objections on the door of the castle church in Whittenburg, Germany in 1517
What sacraments did Luther except and why?
Eucharist and baptism because they are found directly in scripture
