Important Events in the Church History

  • 2010 BCE

    Canonisation Of Mary Mackillop

    Canonisation Of Mary Mackillop
    Mary Mackillop officially becoming a saint was significant because she is Australia's first saint. Being a created of schools to provide education to many students who were unable afford it.
  • Period: 1978 BCE to 2005 BCE

    Pope John Paul ll

    A man having a great impact on the church such as canonising more saints in his 26 years as pope tan the previous 1000 years. He helped the issue of division in Europe know as Iron Curtain, as he had a movement of 10 million. Also, a saint being canonised by Pope Francis. Founded World Youth Day.
  • 1947 BCE

    Discovery Of The Dead Sea Scrolls

    Discovery Of The Dead Sea Scrolls
    The Dead Sea Scrolls are the oldest set of biblical manuscripts that were preserved during the destruction of Jerusalem.
  • 1718 BCE

    United States Bill Of Rights

    United States Bill Of Rights
    The first amendment meant that The United States could not establish a national church, anyone could worship as he or she pleases. Giving freedom to Christians and how they choose to represent their faith without the government making a judgement on it.
  • Period: 1545 BCE to 1563 BCE

    The Council Of Trent

    Prompting the Reformation, peace was brought to Christians as doctrines and morals were properly defined. As the confusion led to Christians leaving the church beforehand.
  • 1517 BCE

    Martin Luther's 95 Theses

    Martin Luther's 95 Theses
    Written by Martin Luther that challenged the teachings of the Catholic Church on penance, the authority of the pope, and indulgences. Sparking a theological debate.
  • 1450 BCE

    Gutenburg Bible

    Gutenburg Bible
    The first printed Bible , also became an influence onto other bibles that were to be printed in the future. This being the start of mass production of bibles was a huge step as before it was all hand written.
  • Period: 1378 BCE to 1410 BCE

    The Great Papal Schism

    A time of division in the Roman Catholic Church due to disagreements between two popes concerning papal succession. The popes were claiming that hey were the true pope. The arguement continued due to politics and not theological disagreement and was ended the council of Constance
  • 1346 BCE

    Black Death

    Black Death
    A widespread of disease killing 75 million people. People thought that it was a punishment set by God, leading them to ask for forgiveness through self-punishment. This also affected the church as many people began to question their faith turned to the church for answers.