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important a. Schools did not become common until the seventeenth century b. These schools focused on children ages 7-12 who were there taught basic literacy and religion. The struggle between religions promoted literacy a. Both Protestant and Catholic religions saw reading as means of presenting their teachings more effectively. b. Border areas were pushed most to be literate because there was potential influence by other religions. Prussia was first to develop a universal education a. Made

Pope John XXIII was know as the ‘peoples pope’ because of his warm and friendly nature that people could relate to. He contributed socially, liturgically and politically to Christianity especially in the Catholic church. Pope John XXIII was an advocate of Christian unity, social justice, human rights and the promotion of world peace. Through his work with the Vatican II, Ecumenism, interfaith and his encyclicals as well as his initiative with world leaders he set a new task for Church and a new

it was a monumental day for the Roman Catholic Church and The Sagrada Familia, and people all across the world reflected the importance. Those who stood inside the incredible Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family that day, or any other day, were struck by the knowledge that they are surrounded by one of the world’s greatest pieces of art. Everywhere visitors look there are geometric forms and artistic intricacies that represent the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, even the exterior is garnished

a divorce so Henry VIII made the Archbishop of Canterbury do so. This proceeded to break England from its Roman Catholic Church base, putting Henry VIII as the Supreme Head in 1554, making the pope powerless. This led to the Reformation. Martin Luther wrote the “Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences,” or “The 95 Theses,” in 1517. The documents started to doubt the Catholic Church. Martin Luther knew that the divorce of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon was illegal. He then spoke out

The late Middle ages was definitely a troubled time for citizens around Europe. From the 14th Century to the 15th Century, humans were raveled by famines, disruption of socio economics, and lost of faith in the Catholic Church. To the eyes of many at the time, this era was looked at as a major decline of life. With the many deaths, poor condition for poor people, and the schism of the Church, it may seem easy to call this era a decline. Although upon closer looking, this era is more of a transitional

Confession, Penance, Confirmation, Ordination, Marriage, Confession, and Last Rites were all looked upon as invented by man. The Puritans therefore considered these ceremonies not Holy. The Puritans (Johnson, p.1) also rejected the Catholic and Anglican Church's hierarchy and even their worship of symbols such as the cross, statues, and stained-glass windows. By 1630, Puritanism ruled New England almost entirely. Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire were some of the colonies

Pope- A man who is a head of the Roman Catholic Church and The Bishop of Rome. Pope Francis is a hard working man, he blesses people who need to be cured or helped, also prays for peace/happiness. He even holds a master's degree in Chemistry. Francis was elected as the 266th Pope. He traveled the world to be a pope, and studied for 12 years as a smart cardinal, he was elected by his peers referred to as the College of Cardinals. "A leader listens to his people." He is a good pope because he

Dr. Roscio is present. Professor Laurana has visited Old Dr. Roscio and they are talking about Dr. Roscio; who he was, and what he did. Old Dr. believes that after his son got married, he changed completely. Old Dr. (2)impugns Catholics and states “Never knew a true catholic around here in my whole life, and I’m going on ninety-two. In the course of a lifetime some people will have eaten half a Salma’s worth of wheat in the form of communion wafers, and they’re the same people who are always ready

In Europe from the late fifteenth to early seventeenth centuries many people, both men and women, were persecuted as witches. The reasons for the persecution of individuals as witches included gender discrimination, religious fanaticism, an explanation for the otherwise unexplainable events that took place, and even as a way for secular officials to gain more wealth. Misogyny being a cause to the witch trials may have resulted from the new roles of women in society conflicting with the traditional

also searched for a topic that anyone would be able to give their opinion on. This search lead me to the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis. Much to my surprise he is extremely popular in this modern time. Many call him the pope of the new world. The model of millions of Catholics around the world. As a child my family often had figures from the Catholic Church around the house. Saints, crosses and even small statues of popes who served in the past. As I grew older I came to realize