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Catholic Reformation

Explore the Catholic Reformation, a movement that aimed to reform and revitalize the Catholic Church in response to the Protestant Reformation. Discover key figures such as Ignatius of Loyola and the Jesuits, as well as the actions of Pope Paul III and Paul IV. Learn about the Council of Trent and its decrees, which sought to solidify Catholic teachings and combat heresy.

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Catholic Reformation

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  1. Catholic Reformation Counter Reformation

  2. Catholic Reformation • Millions remained in the Catholic Church • Movement started to reform the Church

  3. Ignatius of Loyola • Founder of the Society of Jesus • Jesuits • Wrote a book called Spiritual Exercises • Plan for daily prayer, meditation and study

  4. Jesuits • Members of the Society of Jesus • Founded schools (Boston College) • Convert non-Christians to Catholicism • Stop the spread of Protestantism

  5. Paul III • Pope took four important steps in reforming the Church 1. Council of Cardinals investigated abuses of the Church 2. Approved the Jesuits 3. Used Inquisition to seek out heresy 4. Called for Council of Trent

  6. Paul IV • Carried out Council of Trent’s decrees • Index of Forbidden Books- gathered books and burned them

  7. Council of Trent • Meeting held by the Church to agree on several reforms. Bishops and Cardinals were in attendance • Church’s interpretation of the Bible was final. Any Christian who substituted their own interpretation was a heretic • Christians need faith and good works to reach salvation

  8. Council of Trent Decrees 3. Bible and Church tradition were equally powerful authorities 4. Indulgences were valid expressions of faith. But the false selling of indulgences was banned

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