Illuminated Manuscript
A handwritten book decorated with bright colors and precious metals
How was art and religion affected by the Catholic Church?
Most art during this period was made for a religious purpose. Paintings and sculptures of Christ and Christians saints were placed churches to help people worship.
Who was Thomas Aquinas and what did he believe?
1: Great Italian theologist and philosopher2: He helped bridge the gap between religion/faith and reason
What did medieval "holy days" honor?
Christmas (birth of Christ) Easter (Resurrection of Christ)Saint's DaysLent (40 days before Easter)Advent (40 days before Christmas)
Since most people in the Middle Ages could not read, how did they learn about the life of jesus?
1: Art helped tell the story of Christ's life in a way everyone could understand. 2: Uneducated people could learn about Jesus through, art, stained glass windows and by attending church.
How were the Holidays connected to the Catholic Church?
1: People celebrated holidays by attending church and with feasts, music, dancing, games, and other forms of entertainment.2: Most of these celebrations were connected to the church3: Almost everyday of the year was dedicated to a -Christian saint-An event in the life of Jesus-An important religious concept
How was art and architecture influenced by the Catholic Church?
1: They were the tallest buildings in the town - Taller than a 30 story building2: A lot of Cathedrals were built during this period. Cathedrals were large churches and the seat of a bishop. Some key features included the nave, transepts, flying buttresses, gargoyles, pillars, and stained glass window
Religious Order
A brotherhood or sisterhood of monks, nuns, or friars
Theology
The study of God and religious truth
Persecute
To cause a person to suffer because of his or her beliefs
Sacrament
A solemn rite of Christian churches
Clergy
The body of people, such as priests, who perform the sacred functions of a church
Relic
An object considered holy because it belonged to or was touched by, a saint or other holy person
Pope
Supreme head of the Catholic Church
Cardinals
Appoint the new popeChosen by the pope
Archbishop
Govern the Archdiocese
Bishops
Govern the dioceses
Priests
Govern the parish
Brothers, Monks, Nuns, Deacons
Assist the priestsCannot say mass
7 Sacraments in order
1: Baptism, 2: Penance3: Eucharist4: Confirmation5: Matrimony6: Holy Orders 7: Extreme Unction
How was education influenced during this period?
During Middle ages most schooling took place in monasteries, convents, and cathedrals, The Church was encouraged to teach people to read and write. Starting in 1200s cathedral schools gave rise to universities