Img 6290

Major Religious Events in the Church

By sophiequince
  • 1962 BCE

    The second Vatican council

    *this event was held between 1962 and 1965
    *there are some factors present in society after WWII leading up to the Council
    *one factor was that the UN had formed a world gaurdian of human rights
    *there was increased prosperity and power amount the western nations
    *developijg nations were involved in a dangerous arms race which was treating world peace
  • 1870 BCE

    The first Vatican council

    *it was known as the Blessed Plus IX
    *Reviewed, summeriesed catholic faith and dealt with the authority of the Pope.
    *the teachings of the Council that the Pope had full control over the church and as a success of Peter he is infallible.
    *his infallible teachings definitively that a doctrine concerning morals or faith is to be believed by the whole church.
  • 1540 BCE

    The Role of Jesuits

    • At the heart of Catholic counter reformation at the society was Jesus.
    • This was founded by St Ignatius of Loyola and approved by Pope Paul III.
    • They are often called the "shock troops of the counter reformation".
    • Their motto was "To the greater glory of God".
    • They had a strong sense of unity amongst themselves.
  • 1534 BCE

    The reformation

    • Pope Theo X granted an indulgence for contributions towards the building of the new St Peters Basilca at Rome.
    • There was corruption in various parts of the Church.
    • Often bishops were completely absent from their dioceses some clergy and dishonest.
    • The issues in both he reformation caused a movement called Protestantism.
    • The sale of indulgence gave Martin Luther an opportunity to attack this issue
  • 1530 BCE

    The Council of Trent

    • Pope Paul III lead the Church between 1534 - 1539 is considered to be the first Pope of the Catholic reform.
    • In 1535 Paul III was finally convened to the council of Trent.
    • The council met at various times between 1545 and 1563 responded firmly to the issues.
    • The council forbade many corrupt practices amongst priests, bishops and cardinals.
    • No one was to be appointed bishop until he had been ordained for six months. This rule was formed by the Council of Trent.
  • 1515 BCE

    St Teresa of Avila

    • St Teresa was born on the 28th March 1515.
    • She experienced a vision of the wounded Christ and in prayer and contemplation she focused on Christs passion.
    • With these visions she focused on renewing and reforming her order.
    • Gathering a group of supporters, Teresa endeavoured to create a calmer light order.
    • She died in 1582
  • 1400 BCE

    The year 1400-1700 CE

    *explosion of learning in the arts science and world exploration
    *the great western schism
    *martin luthers challenges to the Catholic Church - origin of Protestant churches
    * English parliament declares Henry VII head of the Church of England
    *John Calvin institutes Presbyterian church
    *musilm Turks conquer Constantinople
    *council of Trent
  • 1340 BCE

    The Black Death

    • The plague erupted in the Gobi desert in the 1320's and spread from there in every direction.
    • The disease travelled by ship aswell by land. By the end of 1347 it had effected Cyprus, Sicily and Italy.
    • The medical term for the plague that became known as the Black Death is bubonic plague and it was carried by rats and other rodents.
  • 1340 BCE

    The Black Death

    • The devestating loss of life and the ugliness of the disease made people wonder why God seemed to be so angry with his people.
    • Some Christians started taking extreme measures to appease his anger.
  • 800 BCE

    The year 800-1400CE

    *struggles between the king ps and the popes for thepeople's loyalty
    *break between the church in the east and tge church in the west
    *the crusades against the priests and the Muslims
    *building of great catherderal
    *age of scholars
    *the Black Plague
    *life of Saint Francis from Assisi
    *life of Thomas Aquenis
  • 476 BCE

    The year 476 -800 CE

    *offical end of the Roman Empire
    *beginning of the Muslim religion
    *rise in the great monistic orders and monetary
    *establishmeng of the Holy Roman Empire
  • 451 BCE

    The Council of Chalcedon

    *the Council of Nicaea taught that Jesus was Devine but this led to issues.
    * the council gathers to talk about how they can correctly describe Jesus life and keep an even balance
    *they spoke of Jesus if having two natures, consisting of humanity and dignity
    *they focused on critical issues of his identity and relationships
    *the church learnt and understood the teachings clearly and that he is fully God and fully man
  • 14 BCE

    The year 14-476CE

    • birth of the church
    • beginning of the persecutions of the Christians *destruction if the temple in Jerusalem *diveion of the Roman Empire, into eastern and western parts *fall of Rome to the northern tribes *the Council of Nicaea *the Council of Charlcedon