Religion of the Middle Ages

By Jake ,Sheldon , and Heath

Catholic Religion The Catholic

Religion prays not just to Jesus but to Mary too.

The Catholic Churches had their own laws.

The Churches also were a powerful institution.

Cathedrals

Cathedrals are big churches.

They were located in the center of the city usually.

Cathedrals often have stain glass in them.

Christians The name Christian was first used to denote those known to be teachers

or leaders of the church (saints).

Disciples

The term disciple is derived from the New Testament Greek word "μαθἡτἡς".. , coming to English by way of the Latin discipulus meaning "a learner".

Apostle• The apostles themselves had disciples.• the Twelve include Peter, Prince of the Apostles;

Andrew, James the Greater, James the Lesser, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, Thaddeus, Simon, and Judas Iscariot. Judas had been one of the Twelve, but he betrayed Jesus and killed himself. With Judas gone, Matthias became one of the Twelve.

Priests And Bishops of the Middle Ages

Priests

• You meet priests every Sunday in church.

• Priests Taught you in school.

BISHOP

• Bishops were in charge of Christians in one city

• Earliest Bishops appeared after crucifixion

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