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    The Church Fathers defined the church's beliefs and made secure its power. Heresies are teachings that reject church doctrine. With a partner, correct each statement and share the true belief with your group.

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    Prayer

    and

    Church History
    Chapter F

    The Age of the Fathers

    Chapter Summary
    In this era, the Church Fathers wrote and debated about
    the core teachings of Christianity.
    They organized Ecumenical Councils.
    Their leadership strengthened the Church to care for the
    people when the Roman Empire collapsed.

    Introduction and The


    Dawn of the Fourth Century
    (Church History, pages 2225)

    As the Church grew, the


    Church Fathers firmly
    defined the Churchs
    beliefs and made
    secure the Churchs
    power.

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    Church Fathers and Heresies


    Heresies are teachings
    that reject Church doctrine.
    The Church Fathers watched
    over the teachings of the Church
    and, by their writings and preaching,
    corrected misunderstandings
    and outright errors.

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    Correct the Heresy!


    Each one of the statements below is heretical. With a
    partner, correct each statement and share the true belief
    with your group.
    Jesus is fully human but not fully God. (Arianism)
    Jesus only seemed to be human. (Docetism)
    Pictures or statues of Jesus and the saints is a form of
    idolatry. (Iconoclasm)

    Constantine Takes Charge


    (Church History, pages 2527)

    Emperor Constantine made


    the practice of Christianity
    legal with the Edict of Milan,
    spurring massive growth
    of the Church.
    This Italian stamp (2013)
    marks an anniversary
    of the Edict of Milan.
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    Christianity Is Legal!
    Constantine made
    Christianity legal in
    the Roman Empire.
    Christians could worship
    freely in large groups
    instead of in private homes.
    Churches were built
    to accommodate hundreds
    of people.
    (This is the dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.)

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    Search It!
    Research the history of your parish church. Use these
    questions as a guide:
    When was your church built?
    What is its architectural style?
    Who was the first pastor?
    When was your school organized?
    Who was the first principal?

    Who Are the Fathers of the Church? and Church Decisions and
    Doctrine
    (Church History, pages 2832)

    The Fathers of the Church


    clarified key Christian
    beliefs in Ecumenical
    Councils.
    During this time
    differences between
    the Eastern and
    Western Churches grew.
    (This is a fresco of the Council of Nicea.)

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    Journal It!
    Look at the list of Church Fathers on pages 29 and 30.
    Choose one Church Father. Do an online search of this
    Church Fathers quotes. Write one or two of them on
    paper and share them with your group.
    You might want to illustrate one as a meme.

    The Roman Empire Falls and


    Our Church Today
    (Church History, pages 3339)

    Despite the chaos


    that occurred when
    the Western Roman
    Empire fell, the
    Church remained
    strong and provided
    stability.
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    Rome and Constantinople


    When Constantine moved the
    capital to Constantinople,
    the Eastern Roman Empire
    grew in power and influence.
    The Western Roman Empire
    continued to decay and
    finally fell in 476 A.D.

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    The Widening Role of the Church


    The role of the Church
    became more important.
    The Church organized
    to provide for the poor, to
    educate boys, to pay for
    protecting armies, and even
    to maintain city services.
    Spiritually, the Church
    offered stability and hope.
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    Share It!
    Each parish is a microcosm of the world-wide Church.
    Gather in pairs, discuss, and share: How does your parish
    help parishioners and society as a whole in the following
    areas?
    Aid to the poor
    Education of children
    and adults
    Spiritual aid through prayer
    and the Sacraments
    Concern and aid for the
    world-wide Church

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    Pray It!
    A litany is an ancient form of prayer that we use today.
    The Fathers of the Church would have prayed litanies.
    Gather in groups of two or three. Write petitions for the
    Church today.
    Pray them aloud with the whole group. After each
    petition, respond Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy). Like
    the Church Fathers, you will be praying in Greek!

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