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The Power of the Church: Authority, Sacraments, and Conflicts

Explore the far-reaching authority of the Church, from the Pope and clergy to the sacraments administered. Discover how the Church bonded people and acted as a unifying force. Learn about the conflicts between the Church and rulers, from excommunication to lay investiture, and the eventual separation of German states.

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The Power of the Church: Authority, Sacraments, and Conflicts

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  1. Chapter 13 Section 4 The Power of the Church

  2. Pope Gelasius 2 swords The Far-Reaching Authority of the Church

  3. Power based on status Pope Clergy (bishops and priests) Priests The Structure of the Church

  4. Feudalism and the manor system created divisions among people Church bonded people Everyone could gain salvation Sacraments administered Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Order, Anointing the Sick Religions as a Unifying Force

  5. Church’s authority religious and political All subject to canon law What is it? What two things could happen if you don’t follow it? Excommunication Banishment Denied salvation All vassals freed Interdict Sacraments and religious services could not be performed in king’s lands The Law of the Church

  6. Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor in 800 The Church and the Holy Roman Empire

  7. Followed Charlemagne’s policies Close alliance with Church What else did he do that Charlemagne had done? Did you know…? Otto I (Otto the Great) Allies with the Church

  8. Otto created the Holy Roman Empire (German-Italian empire) Caused trouble for Future German leaders Popes and Italian nobles Signs of Further Conflicts

  9. Church was not happy. Why? Kings had control over clergy and offices Lay investiture What is it? Pope Gregory VII banned lay investiture The Emperor Clashes with the Pope

  10. German emperor, Henry IV, ordered Gregory to step down Gregory excommunicated Henry Henry tried to win pope’s forgiveness The Emperor Clashes with the Pope Continued

  11. Showdown at Canossa (Italian town that Gregory was visiting) • Henry went to see Gregory • What happened? • What was the result? • Was there a winner? • In review… • Henry was _________ • Henry punished _____________

  12. Concordat of Worms • Church representatives and emperor met in German city of Worms • What was discussed? • Compromise • Church appoints bishop • Emperor can veto

  13. Frederick I became German king Barbarossa Disorder in the Empire

  14. 1st to call his land Holy Roman Empire Invaded cities of Italy Pope joins Lombard League What happened at the Battle of Legnano? Frederick I drowned and empire fell apart The Reign of Frederick I

  15. Reasons: Future German kings fought with Italian cities and pope. German princes elected the king weakened royal authority. German States Remain Separate

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