Counter-Reformation

Objectives

  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. untitled1
  1. The Catholic Church formed a new order called the Jesuits led by Ignatius Loyola and emphasized education. hqdefault
  1. The Catholic Church responded to the Protestant movement with the Counter Reformation. trent
  1. The baroque art, music, and architecture style was adopted by the Catholic Church to bring out the strong emotions of the Christian faith. 7175-lec3-1536x865

Council of Trent

  1. Affirmation of Catholic Doctrine
  1. Reformation of Chruch Practice

Sources of Authority : Scripture, Tradition, Magisterium

Anathema-a formal curse by a pope or a council of the Church, excommunicating a person or denouncing a doctrine.

Let him be anathema

Seminaries- schools for Training Priest

The Society of Jesus aka Jesuits

The Society of Jesus founder is Ignatius of Loyola

The Educational arm of the catholic church

Spiritual Exercise- Emphasis on Person Piety

The Revival of Spirituality

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

Baroque Church

Bernini, Ecstasy of St. Teresa

The Revival
of Spirituality

I think the 2nd thing is most important becasue it is talking about how other people are suppost to go with their faith