1. The Catholic Reformation (aka Counter Reformation)
Why did the Catholic Church make changes?

2. Results of the Protestant Reformation:
Protestant Churches begin to flourish
One religion no longer unites Europe
Catholic Church’s power is diminished, esp. the Pope
More countries become secular (separate church/state)
Catholic Church knows it needs changes!
Catholic Church Action
Reason for their action
Council of Cardinals
investigate the selling of indulgences and other abuses.
Council of Trent
Clarify Catholic beliefs & change some practices.
Order of Jesuits
established schools and missionary work (conversion).

3. Results of Catholic Reformation
Selling of indulgences is banned (new)
Church & Bible were equal in a Catholic life (new)
Church’s interpretation of Bible is final (same)
Catholics need both faith and good deeds for salvation (same)
Inquisition started to punish those who broke new rules/non believers
6. Books dangerous to church put in Index of Forbidden Books & burned!