Presence of the Catholic Church Flashcards
What was ultramontanism and what was the clergy’s aim with this ideology?
Ultramontanism affirmed the pope’s supremacy over the state.
The clergy’s aim was to have a presence in all aspects of society, particularly in education and care for the sick and poor.
What were a few ways in which the Church’s overzealousness manifested?
The clergy’s increased control over education.
Strict supervision of followers and the reaffirmation of Catholics’ obligation to respect religious ducatets and rituals
Increased intervention by bishops in political issues.
On what aspects did the Anticlerical movement oppose the Church?
They disagreed with the Clergy’s interference in political and social aspects of life, like education. They claimed it promoted ignorance.
What was the Institut canadien de Montreal?
Primarily a library and forum for debate devoted to the promotion of French-Cnadien culture arts and education which, by proxy, opposed the clergy?
What were the principals of nationalisme de survivance?
focused on merely preserving the cultural identity of its people through Catholicism, which came to be seen as the sole protector of the Quebecois identity, and the French Language.
Were social institutions denominational?
Yes, strictly so.
What did the Education Act entail?
The state was required to oversee the education sector and the denominational school boards responsible for funding these institutions.
In what ways did the Church manage to keep its stronghold over Quebec’s education system?
he Council of Education, which was responsible for determining the state’s educational guidelines, was mainly composed of bishops.
