1. The Journey Continues AD

2. The Protestant Reformation
16th-century schism within Western Christianity initiated by Martin Luther, John Calvin and other early Protestants.
It was sparked by the 1517 posting of Luther's Ninety- Five Theses.
The efforts of the self-described "reformers", who objected to ("protested") the doctrines, rituals, and ecclesiastical structure of the Roman Catholic Church, led to the creation of new national Protestant churches.

3. The Protestant Reformation
The Reformation was caused by a combination of earlier events within Europe which eroded people's faith in the Catholic Church and the Papacy that governed it. 
the Black Death 
the Eastern Schism
The sale of Indulgences (tickets into heaven)
The Christians who did not separate officially became known as the Roman Catholics

4. New Religions
Lutheranism (Lutherans)- Followed the teachings of Martin Luther
Calvinism(Calvinists)- Followed the teachings of John Calvin
Baptism(Baptists)- some agree that they are protestant but other claim to be a completely separate religion

5. The Church of England Began in1529 with King Henry VIII
Officially separated in 1534
Henry VIII wanted an annulment from his wife Catherine because he wanted to remarry and have more children with Anne Boleyn
Catherine could no longer have children and they only had one son
Pope Clement VII refused
Henry VIII was previously against Protestantism, but he seceded from the Church and created the church of England

6. Council of Trent Occurred 1545-1563
Addressed the Catholic Church’s need for reform
Sought to clarify Catholic teachings and strengthen discipline within the Church
Following the council, leader succeeded in reestablishing Catholicism in areas of Europe that had given over to Protestantism
This was called the Counter Reformation

7. Enlightenment
In the 1700’s, a movement referred to as the Enlightenment presented new challenges for the Church
The Enlightenment included ideas such as
Seeking truth through unaided human reason
Questioning the revealed truth
Looking to science to solve human problems
Placing great emphasis on individuality (individual liberty)
This movement caused many people to question the traditional teachings of the Church
More people wanted proof
People had trouble believing what they could not see or touch

8. Explorers and Missionaries
Brought Catholic Christianity to:
South and Central America
the Far East (into Asia)
the areas that are today the US and Canada
Evangelized many natives in these areas

9. Significant Members Saint Teresa of Avila Saint Thomas Aquinas
Saint Angela Merici
Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Saint Paul Miki
Bartolome De Las Casa
Saint Peter Claver
Saint Francis De Sales
Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

10. Struggles and Upheavals
This time period was marked with many painful disagreements among Christians
Resulted in the separation of many from the Church of Rome
Led to the rise of many different Protestant religions
Religious Fanaticism (Excessive devotion to your religion of choice) led to:
Hatred between Protestants and Catholics
Persecution of opposite religions
Religious wars in parts of Europe

11. Search for Religious Freedom
The search for freedom caused many to leave Europe and travel to America
Even in the new world, some were still persecuted for their faith