The Albignesians were labeled heretics by Pope Innocent III in 1209. This began a bloody persecution of the people including the destruction of entire cities. Many Albignesian leaders were stripped of their land, and their people were sacrificed by Christian crusaders.

1215- The Spanish priest, Dominic de Guzm'an, 1170- 1221, established the order of the Dominicans. Dominic believed that monks should be educated to defend against the many heresies of the middle ages.

1182- 1226 - Saint Francis of Assisi was an Italian man who abandoned his wealth and worldly possessions to preach in poverty. Frances' charm attracted many followers who took vows of poverty. Pope Innocent III established the group as the order of Franciscan Friars.

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Excommunication is the formal process of banning someone from attending church. Excommunication was seen as one of the severest penalties in the middle ages. Persons could be excommunicated for committing any of a number of sins, after which, a church official would formally forbid them from returning to the church …

The seven sacraments are important worldly symbols of ones faith and devotion to the Catholic church. The seven sacraments include baptism, marriage, and penance for ones sins.

Indulgences were granted to persons who committed sins against the Catholic church. Indulgences were granted to allow an individual penance from their sins. All or a portion of the punishment the person would have received in the afterlife is waived in exchange for church contributions or good deeds. The practice …