Lay Religious Guilds Flashcards
1
Q
When someone joined a guild, what would they provide?
A
- a chapel and a priest
- regular prayers for a dead person’s soul
- a funeral with a requiem mass
2
Q
Religious guilds weren’t just for the dead, what did they provide for the living?
A
- benefits to members in difficult financial circumstances
3
Q
What did a guild expect from its members?
A
- attendance at guild masses
- attendance at other members’ funerals
4
Q
How often were new fraternities and guilds formed?
A
Regularly
5
Q
What did the importance of individual guilds determine?
A
Their place in the Corpus Christi procession
