Too Many Popes
At the invitation of French King Phillip, Pope Clement V agreed to move the papacy from Rome, to this place, in order to escape the political pressures of Italy.
Where is Avignon, France?
This epidemic that swept through Europe in the mid-14th century wiped out a third of the population of Europe and 40% of the clergy.
What is, the Black Plague (the "Black Death" or the "Bubonic Plague")?
Those who are suffering a serious illness receive this through the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
What is, spiritual healing, an increase in sanctifying grace, a special sacramental grace that gives them strength, courage and peace to endure their suffering, and in some circumstances, physical healing.
By the 16th century, new challenges faced the Church from a progressive way of thinking and living called the ____ or "rebirth."
What is, the Renaissance?
A priest and professor of theology and Scripture in Wittenberg, Germany, he broke away from the Church and began the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century.
Who was, Martin Luther?
Seven successive Popes ruled the Catholic Church from Avignon, France, for this number of years.
What is, 70 years?
The fearsome Black Death, which killed a third of the population of Europe, started in 1348 and lasted for this number of years.
What is, 50 years?
The Oil of the Sick, used by priests to anoint a sick person, is blessed by him.
Who is, a Bishop.
During the Renaissance, some people began to emphasize h---- achievement over the d----- presence in the world.
What is, human achievement over divine presence?
As a young monk, Martin Luther wondered what he needed to do to earn this.
What is, salvation?
The reason why having the papacy in France for 70 years would cause serious conflicts and division within the Church.
What is, because the people and the rulers of other countries knew that for the Catholic Church to be truly universal, it cannot be tied to one nation?
Because of the extreme suffering endured during the Black Death, the people's thoughts and prayers focused more on this element of their Faith.
What is, the Passion and Death of Jesus, the sorrows of Mary, his mother, and the concepts of death and judgment.
The two parts of the body a Priest anoints a sick person as part of the Rite of Anointing of the Sick.
What is, on the forehead and palms of the hands?
Because of the focus on human achievement, there was renewed interest in the classical culture of ancient Greece and Rome, and less interest in re----on.
What is, religion?
While the Church teaches that faith is necessary for salvation, it also teaches that faith cannot be seperated from g--- w----.
What is, good works?
She is the great Saint whose influence convinced Pope Gregory IX to return to Rome in 1377, bringing an end to the 70 years of the "Avignon papacy."
Who is, St. Catherine of Siena?
They treated with dignity those who were sick, bringing them food and clothing, and burying those who had died from the disease.
Who were, priests and nuns?
Through the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, the sick person unites this to the sufferings of Jesus.
What is, his/her own suffering.
Because of this invention in the mid-15th century, new ideas spread quickly and people began to question their faith and the role of the Church in their lives.
What was, the printing press?
Division in the Catholic Church, begun by Martin Luther, quickly spread and led to large communities becoming separated from full communion with the Catholic Church. The appearance of these separate Christian communities is called the Prot------ Refor------.
What is, the Protestant Reformation?
To this day, the papacy remains within the city of Rome, residing within this enclave, which is an independent sovereign nation, the smallest in the World.
What is, Vatican City?
True or False. In the face of serious illness, many people come face to face with their own limitations and powerlessness, and their thoughts and prayers turn to God.
True.
True/False. Through the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, the sick person is strengthened and given courage, dignity and peace to endure their suffering.
True. (This is the unique sacramental grace given by the Sacrament).
At the same time as the printing press, nation states emerged. Some of the k---s of these nation states wanted to take away the power of that the Church inherited when the Ro--- Em--- and its system of governemnt collapsed.
What are, kings, and the Roman Empire.
The Church teaches that God speaks through Scripture and Tradition, but Luther believed that _____ alone should guide us.
What is, Scripture alone. ("Sola Scriptura")