The Influence of the Roman Catholic Church

The Roman Catholic Church had a complete impact on the lives of all people in medieval society, including their beliefs and values. The reputation for the power and wealth of the Church gives them the power to develop their own laws and to follow their own social stratum. With strong political power, the church can even decide festivals and festivals. It acquired tremendous power in art, education, religion, politics, and ability to change feudal structure through wealth and power.

The influence of the Roman Catholic Church diminished when the secular US government disbanded the church, purchased the church land and redistributed it. It was one of the earliest land reform attempts in the Philippines. The land area is 170,917 hectares (422,350 acres) and the church demanded 12,086,438.11 dollars in March 1903. Purchase completed on 22nd December 1903 and is sold for $ 7,239,784.66. There are at least three laws stipulating land redistribution plans: "Philippine Organic Law", "Public Law" and "Abbey Land Act". Article 10 of the "Common Law" restricts purchases of up to 16 hectares by individuals or up to 1024 hectares by companies or similar organizations. The land can be borrowed to landless farmers at prices ranging from 50 pesos per hectare to 1 pesos per hectare up to 50 cents.

One of the unique qualities of New France is the influence of the Roman Catholic church. The Roman Catholic Church has a long history in New France. Initially, the missionaries of the Franciscan society and the Jesuits arrived at the colonies, transforming indigenous people into Christianity. The success of these groups was limited, and due to the increase in the population of New Francis, the Church established a formal church structure in 1659. Bishop of Quebec, National Leader of the New France Catholic Church, confirmed by the Pope and the King of France (National Archives, 2001)

Even in the 21st century, the three terms "Catholic church", "Roman Catholic church" and "Holy Roman Catholic church" continue to appear in various books and other publications. Academic discussion on proper reference to the form of the Catholic Church in certain circumstances continues. For example, Catholic church catechism does not include the term "Roman Catholic church" which refers to that church only by name like "Catholic Church" but high level doctrine of Catholic faith and practice points to the church. It is Roman to use the word Roman in his name to emphasize the center of unity.