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Were there more than 200 sacraments in the Catholic church in earlier times?
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How many sacraments did the Medieval Catholic Church have?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Church has had seven sacraments since Our Blessed Lord established the Church at Pentecost, no more, no less. This is not something that the Church can change. So, of course, in medieval times, they had exactly the same as they did at the beginning, and as they do now - Seven: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick.
What was the primary church during medieval times?
The Catholic Church
What is the title of the church in of England in medieval times?
Catholic
Can a Divorced womam from a preiously divorced man marry a Catholic in the Catholic Church?
No. However, it would be possible if the previous marriage were annulled by the Catholic Church. This would be easier if the previous marriage was not within the Catholic Church. If the previous marriage was within the Catholic Church, an annulment is very difficult. It must be demonstrated that the marriage never existed. To be married in the Catholic Church, both man and wife must be Catholic and in good standing with the Church.
Home of The Catholic Church?
Please note that the question has been changed to "home of the Catholic Church" as there is no "Roman Catholic Church. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is rarely used by the Catholic Church. . As has been said many times - Heaven. But, while on this earth The Church has its home in Rome where St. Peter's successor resides.
How did the Catholic Church tax policies weaken the church?
In most countries, in most times, the Catholic Church only taxes the parishes, not individuals. Unless you can ask a more specific question, I would have to say that 1) there are no Catholic Church tax policies for people, and 2) The Catholic Church is the Mystical Body of Christ, and, thus, cannot be "weakened".
Where was the head of the Church located during the middle ages?
Most medieval Christians were Catholic and the head of the Catholic Church was the Pope. Popes were usually located in Rome, but there were times when they were in residence elsewhere. The head of the Eastern Orthodox Church, which was divided from the Roman Catholic Church in 1054, was in Constantinople. There were other church sects but they were much smaller.
Whom did Germanic political tradition stress loyalty to?
Germanic political traditions, as far as medieval times, usually stressed loyalty to Church (Roman Catholic Church) and the state. Germanic political traditions, as far as medieval times, usually stressed loyalty to Church (Roman Catholic Church) and the state.
What best describes Catholic Church leaders and the military and landowners in Latin America during colonial times?
What best describes Catholic Church leaders and the military and landowners in Latin America during colonial times?
How did the wealth of the Catholic Church strengthen its religious and legal powers?
The wealth of the Catholic Church is in its religious powers. It's wealth is in the love of God shown forth daily in the sacraments. Material wealth, if anything, hindered it at times from fulfilling its goals, as various members of the clergy became more concerned with money than with the things of the spirit. Legally, the Church grew encumbered with a great deal of land during the Middle Ages, and the owners of the land controlled the government to an extent. But at this time, nearly everyone in Europe was Catholic anyway, so its primary influence was negative.
Why a roman catholic priest can only receive six of seven sacraments?
Christ determined that the seven sacraments He had set forth were all that was necessary in order to aid in the transmission of His grace and the salvation of souls through His Church. Many Church Fathers read mystical symbolism and meaning in the number seven, however, these are extraneous to the fact.
How did serfs worship?
Everyone went to the Catholic church services several times a week.
