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Chapter 6: Growth in a Crumbling Empire

Chapter 6: Growth in a Crumbling Empire. Spreading the Faith, Bringing Order to Chaos (pgs. 102-123). A Picture of Christian Life. God as Ruler God ruled creation God “looked down from above” The Mass and the Sacraments West Mass follows closely to modern times, public penance

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Chapter 6: Growth in a Crumbling Empire

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  1. Chapter 6: Growth in a Crumbling Empire Spreading the Faith, Bringing Order to Chaos (pgs. 102-123)

  2. A Picture of Christian Life • God as Ruler • God ruled creation • God “looked down from above” • The Mass and the Sacraments • West Mass follows closely to modern times, public penance • East Mass separated sanctuary and congregation • Veneration of Saints • Called upon in prayers, people and localities celebrated favorite saints’ feast days • The Clergy • Qualifications became stricter and more standardized

  3. The Political Scene, West and East • Barbarian Pressures in the West • Control of the Church in the East • Chieftains Instead of Western Emperors • As Clovis Goes, So Go the Barbarians • From Pagan to Christian • Arianism on the Wane, Christendom on the Rise • New calendar beginning with Christ’s birth • Justinian: The Last Strong Emperor • The Justinian Code • Persecution of Jews and Others • An Emperor in Control of the Church For Review pg. 110

  4. The Monasteries: Islands of Culture, Foundries of Faith • Patrick: The Monk as Missionary • A Slave Among the Pagans • Called Back to Preach Among His Captors • The Monastery as a Missionary Center • The Stuff of Legends • Brigid: From Servant Girl to Monastic Leader • A Calling to Leadership • The Double Monastery of Kildare • Benedict: A Balance of Work and Prayer • Rule of Saint Benedict For Review pg. 114

  5. Gregory the Great: A Pope Engaged with the World • From Government Official to Reluctant Pope • An Able Leader • Friend of the Poor • Church Educator • 900 of letters preserved in libraries • Liturgical Music Innovator • Gregorian Chant • Diplomat • The Mission to Britain • Augustine of Canterbury For Review pg. 120

  6. A New Threat: The Muslim Conquerors • Conquering the Mediterranean Region in the Name of Allah • Honor Allah by spreading Islam everywhere • Christians converted to avoid paying taxes • Stopped in Gaul • Charles Martel • “mayor of the palace” in Gaul • Army met and defeated Muslims

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