Catholic Church Role Cards
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Catholic Church Role Cards
⛪ Part 1: Church Role Cards
Instructions: Cut out these role cards and use them for sorting activities. Each card shows an important role the Catholic Church played in medieval and Renaissance society.
The supreme leader of the Catholic Church. Made important decisions about religion and politics. Could crown kings and excommunicate rulers who disobeyed the Church.
Senior Church officials who controlled large areas called dioceses. They collected taxes, enforced Church law, and advised local rulers on important matters.
Local clergy who served communities. They performed religious ceremonies like baptisms and marriages, taught people about Christianity, and provided spiritual guidance.
Religious men who lived in monasteries. They copied books, preserved knowledge, cared for the sick, and provided education. Some became scholars and advisers.
Religious communities that served as centres of learning, healthcare, and hospitality. They owned large amounts of land and provided services to local communities.
Officials who collected tithes (one-tenth of people's income) and other Church taxes. This money funded Church activities and made the Church very wealthy and powerful.
📋 Part 2: Categorising Church Roles
RELIGIOUS ROLES (Spiritual duties and ceremonies)
POLITICAL ROLES (Government and ruling power)
SOCIAL ROLES (Community services and daily life)
Example 1: _________________________________________________
Example 2: _________________________________________________
🎯 Part 3: Understanding Church Influence
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