Bell Ringer Make a prediction… First, what does the word counteract mean? What were some things that you think the Roman Catholic Church did in order to counteract the Protestant Reformation?

The Roman Catholic Church’s Response The Catholic Counter Reformation A reform movement within the Roman Catholic Church that took place during the 1500s in Europe in response to the Protestant Reformation. Series of changes implemented to address problems and corruption Attempt to regain authority

The Roman Catholic Church’s Response The Council of Trent (1545-1563) Church tries to reassert its authority Roman Catholic Church officials established a plan on how to counter-attack the spread of Protestantism

The Roman Catholic Church’s Response The Society of Jesus Known as the Jesuits An order or sect of the Roman Catholic Church Founded by Ignatius of Loyola to combat the Protestant movement through mission work (missionaries) and the spread of Catholicism Reconvert the converted Principal goal was the Catholic education of children and missionaries

The Roman Catholic Church’s Response The Index of Forbidden Books A list of books banned by the Roman Catholic Church during the Counter Reformation Books that were thought to be detrimental to the Church Books on the list could not be reproduced or read Meant to keep the ideas of the Protestant Reformation from spreading

The Roman Catholic Church’s Response The Roman Inquisition Established to examine and try all matters of heresy against the Roman Catholic Church Every remaining Catholic country had one Crimes against the Church were handed over to the local Inquisition Ruthless measures were taken, including torture

The Effects of the Protestant Reformation Religious Issues Permanently weakens the Roman Catholic Church Ends religious unity in Europe Protestant North Catholic South Religious matters become part of foreign and domestic policies

The Effects of the Protestant Reformation Outgrowths Protestant belief in self-reliance encourages individual growth Helps lead to the idea of capitalism Growth of literacy – thanks to the Protestant practice of commoners reading the Bible The continued development of the printing press Bible was printed in German, French, and English