1. Aim: Trace Reforms in The Catholic Church

2. The Catholic Reformation
While Protestant churches won many followers, millions remained true to Catholicism
Helping Catholics to remain loyal was a movement within the Catholic Church to reform itself
Known as The Catholic Reformation
AKA The Counter Reformation
Important leaders in this movement include reformer Ignatius and Pope’s Paul III and Paul IV 2

3. Development of Jesuits
1540, the Pope created a religious order for followers
Called the Society of Jesus
Members called Jesuits
Jesuits focused on 3 Activities
1) Founded schools throughout Europe
2) Convert non-Christians to Catholicism
3) Stop the spread of Protestantism 3

4. Reforming Popes Paul III took steps in reforming Church
1) Directed cardinals to investigate indulgence selling's and other abuses
2) Approved Jesuit order
3) Used Inquisition to seek out heresy
4) Called Council of Church leaders to meet
Council of Trent- Cardinals and Bishops agree on several doctrines
Church interpretation of Bible was final
Christians need faith & good work for salvation
Bible and Church tradition were equally powerful authorities for guiding Christian life
Indulgences were valid expressions of faith
Fall selling of indulgences were banned 4