Medieval Catholic Church

The Necessity of the Catholic Church in the Medieval Times The Medieval Church was popular in the Middle Ages. People’s entire lives revolved around it. The Middle Ages was a period in European history lasting from the 5th century to the 15th century. The Catholic Church played a more significant role in that period of time, than modern times. In medieval times, the Church dominated everybody's life. All medieval people, from village peasants to towns people, believed that God, Heaven, and Hell existed. From the very earliest of ages, the people were taught that the only way they could get to Heaven was if the Roman Catholic Church let them. The Church was a necessity for the Middle Ages. Although the Medieval Church imposed on everyone, it was a necessity because it provided houses for the poor (creating charity), gave the lower class salvation and hope, and started colleges and schools. The Medieval Church faced difficulties and obstacles, such as the Great Schism. The Great Schism was an event when the Catholic Church split between France and Italy and elected their own popes. They were already dealing with disease and the division added chaos and disorder to pre-existing problems. It is known that “the 14th century was a difficult time for Europe. England and France spent most of the century locked in the Hundred Years’ War, which lead to social, political, and economic instability and insecurity,”(The Great Schism). This was an ongoing problem that was not solved till 1417 and when resolved it had lasting effects. These effects were minor and did not effect the power of the Church. The Great Schism did cause an uproar, but the Church already had such a great impact on society that it remained unaffected. The medieval Church was a essential aspect of the Middle Ages and medieval life would have not been the same without it. The medieval lower class constantly faced poverty and lacked necessary possessions. The church provided them with these supplies and