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› 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

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

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

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

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