Catholic Church and the Counter Reformation

  1. The Council of Trent (1545-1563) examined how the Catholic Church would reform for the better. It played a vital role in revitalizing the Roman Catholic Church in many parts of Europe.
  1. The baroque art, music, and architecture style was adopted by the Catholic Church to bring out the strong emotions of the Christian faith.
  1. The Catholic Church formed a new order called the Jesuits led by Ignatius Loyola and emphasized education.
  1. The Catholic Church responded to the Protestant movement with the Counter Reformation.

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Baroque

Loyola and Jesuits

Council of Trent

(1545-1563)

  1. Affirmation of catholic doctrine
  1. Reformation of church practice

1.The source of authority is 1-scripture, foundation of catholic doctrine 2-tradition, respect for precedent 3-Magisterium, Teaching Authority of Pope & Bishops

Increase the amount of priest

Anathema-"If any one shall say, that man may be justified before God by his own works, whether done through the strength of human nature, or through the teaching of the law, without the divine grace through Jesus Christ; let him be anathema."

The have a canon law (5) just pointed at Calvin

They also have an anathema for sacraments and baptism

Seminarie schools for beginner priest

The Jesuits are fount by Ignatius loyola and becomes a converted knight before a priest

He believes in spiritual exercises Emphasis on Personal Piety

St. Teresa of Avila, Monastic Reformer, Theologian,
& Mystic

Baroque is the direct opposite of prodecence

They wanted you to feel god was there and they felt safe