1. 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?

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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