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Position of the church
Catholic church was central part of every community
Pope had very little interference with day to day running so Henry was in charge, no conflict with the pope.
Church had political power and offered, employment, advice, education, welfare.
People attended church regularly.
Basics of catholic beliefs
Pope is head of the church
Must complete sacraments to reach heaven
Bible written in Latin and interpreted by priests
During mass the bread and wine turn into body and blood of Christ (transubstantiation)
Purgatory - souls are tortured until they have atoned
Salvation achieved by faith or paying off the priests
Humanism
Founded on the rediscovery of original Latin and Greek texts.
Belief that humans could be advanced through education, study of science and humanities as well as religion.
Criticisms of Catholic church
Growth in anti-clericalism, although Henry did not tolerate opposition to the church such as Lollardism gaining Henry the support of the church.
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