Reconciliation and internal challenges in the church

A

100

a less- serious sin 

venial sin 

200

A sin that causes a break/ divide in our relationship with God

Mortal sin 

300

What had been the dominant political/social structure?

Feudalism 

400

Some priests and bishops did what that went against the aspect of living a humble and poor life for those who are ordained?

Embraced the role of wealth 

500

Some priests and bishops granted what in violation of the graces of the sacrament of reconciliation?

Indulgences 

B

100

Absolution of sins was being granted in return for what? 

Gifts 

200

The wrongful selling of church possessions 

Simony 

300

Any act that damages our relationship with god and/or our relationship with the people of god 

Sin 

400

Who were the people seeking indulgences who feared for their salvation 

Kings, Lord, and knights

500

by ______ Christianity had spread to nearly all of the mainland Europe and the british island 

1000

C

100

Some _____ and ______ were not the nicest people

Feudal kings and lords 

200

To gain favor With feudal lords and King‘s some bishops/priests began selling off wealth/giving away wealth for protection and personal desires. This is an example of what?

Simony 

300

One could “_______” an indulgence to someone who had already died so in a way they were attempting to “_____”  their way into Heaven. 

Gift and buy 

400

The church, and especially the _______, had tremendous power Politically and socially

Papacy 

500

Simony happened between what time frame?

(900-1300) 

D

100

_____ had been the dominant political/social structure

Feudalism

200

During the middle ages many people entrusted the _____ with valuable possession.

church (parish)

300

One could also “gift” an Indulgence to someone who had already ________?

Died

400

They were attempting to _______ their way to heaven?

Buy

500

More serious sin

Mortal sins

E

100

____ and ____ ____ who take a life in line of duty and are serving to protect the nation or community?

Soldiers and police officers

200

What is one aspect of mortal sin?

Have to be aware that is wrong

300

Putting the needs of _____ and lose church ______ ahead of the needs of the people.

Priests and church associates

400

Any act that damages our relationship with God is called a what?

Sin

500

For some priests and bishops there were “_____” when it came to the true and holy mission of the church?

“Blurred Lines”