THE COUNTER-REFORMATION
The Council of Trent
Has held between 1545 and 1563
Established the Catholic Church’s course of action in three main areas.
The repression of Protestantism
Internal reform
The clarification of their teachings
The clarification of their teachings
The repression of Protestantism
Internal reform
The dogmas and principles that the Protestants had rejected were maintained.
Observing the seven sacraments.
Recognising the Pope as the highest authority.
Carrying out good deeds to achieve salvation.
Venerating the Virgin Mary and the saints.
The need for priests to interpret the Bible to avoid deviations.
Measures were taken to resolve internal corruption.
Seminaries and universities were founded to improve the training of their priests received.
Bishops were more strictly controlled.
The sale of indulgences was prohibited
The religious orders were reformed.
The Society of Jesus
Founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1534, who vowed obedience to the Pope
The Jesuits became the main group responsible for
Spreading the teachings of the Counter-Reformation.
Whose followers were considered heretics.
