The medieval period saw the rise of Christianity as the dominant religion that shaped all aspects of society. Education was largely controlled by the Roman Catholic Church, which established different types of schools. The Church's primary aim of early Christian education was the moral regeneration of individuals through religious training and teaching virtues. Schools included catechumenal schools for new converts, catechetical schools for more advanced religious instruction, and episcopal schools organized by bishops to train clergy. Overall, the Church became the central authority over education during the Middle Ages.

1. CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION
AND SCHOOLS
By: Mary Grace S.
Amada​

2. MEDIEVAL PERIOD
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Medieval comes from the Latin words 'med' (meaning middle) and 'eval' (meaning
age). Also known as Middle Age or Dark Ages.
Three Classes:
Nobility – knights, kings, queens, prince and princesses.
Clergy – priests, monks (only powerful and educated)
Peasants – lower class
CHARACTERISTICS
O Pervasiveness of Christianity.
O People were deeply religious, and religion inserted itself into all aspects of medieval life
and society.
O The medieval Church had a great deal of influence and
power.
O High-ranking clergy members would often have more influence, wealth and power
than many secular (non- religious) rulers
 The Roman Catholic Church emerged from the fall of Rome to play a central role
in daily life in medieval western Europe. Roman Catholic Church was the “Center
of Education and Literacy”.
 The Church Takes Shape More than just a religious institution, the Catholic
Church was the center of community life and acquired great political and
economic power.

3. Hierarchy of Roman Catholic Church
Bishop of Rome/Pope (Center of the Empire)
Patriarch (Group of Provinces)
Archbishops (Provinces)
Bishops (The Diocese)
Priests (Local Churches)
Aim of Early Christian Education
The primary aim of Early Christian
Education was the Moral Regeneration of the
Individual.
Types of Early Christian Education
The types of Early Christian Education
are Moral and Religious training. Moral
Training teaches us the values and
virtues in life. Religious Training teaches
us all about Christianity.

4. Basic Elements Of The Church Doctrine, Church Rituals And Moral
Virtues Of Christ Are The Contents Of Early Christian Education.
Agencies and Organization
Christian Homes was second only to the church as the agency of
Early Christian Education.
Contents of Early Christian Education
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1. Catechumenal Schools
- new converts, or probationers
-give adequate introductory lessons on the basic doctrine and dogmas of
the church.
- catechumens were prepared for baptism (required by the probationers
and trial for Christian life before they could be accepted as full-fledge
members of the church.) Were organized for the instruction of those who
desired to become members of the church but lacked the requisite
knowledge of church doctrine.

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 2. CATECHETICAL
SCHOOLS
- New Converts Progressed In
Learning The Doctrines Of The
Church And Were Given In-depth
Training
Helped In Becoming Steadfast In Their
Faith And Strong Against Attacks Of
Other Beliefs And Mysticisms.
Established By Catechists To Prepare
Adults For Baptism In Early Christian
Church
-The School Were Called
Catechetical Because They Used
The Catechetical Or Question And
Answer Method.
3. EPISCOPAL
SCHOOLS
OR CATHEDRAL SCHOOLS
- Organized By The
Bishops To Train The Clergy In
The Churches Under Their
Supervision.
-It Is Housed In
Cathedrals/ Cathedral
Schools
- They Remained As Higher
Schools Of Christian
Learning.