2. The Catholic Church Reforms S.I.C.

3. Catholic Church realizes it needs to make changes in order to keep loyal followersCatholic Church realizes it needs to make changes in order to keep loyal followers The Counter (Catholic) Reformation

4. Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

5. Ignatius of Loyola forms the JesuitsIgnatius of Loyola forms the Jesuits Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

6. Jesuits had 3 main focuses:Jesuits had 3 main focuses: Found theological schoolsFound theological schools Convert non-Christians to CatholicismConvert non-Christians to Catholicism Stop the spread of ProtestantismStop the spread of Protestantism Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

7. Inquisition

8. Inquisition The Inquisition was revivedThe Inquisition was revived Established local Inquisition courtsEstablished local Inquisition courts Tried to stop Protestantism by declaring Protestants as heretics, and bringing them to trialTried to stop Protestantism by declaring Protestants as heretics, and bringing them to trial

10. Council of Trent Council of Trent The Council of Trent (1545- 1563): Catholic bishops & cardinals met & agreed on several doctrines…The Council of Trent (1545- 1563): Catholic bishops & cardinals met & agreed on several doctrines…

11. Council of Trent Church’s interpretation of the Bible was finalChurch’s interpretation of the Bible was final Christians need faith & good works for salvationChristians need faith & good works for salvation

12. The Bible & Church tradition were equally powerful authorities for guiding Christian lifeThe Bible & Church tradition were equally powerful authorities for guiding Christian life Council of Trent

13. Indulgences are allowed; however, the false sale of indulgences is bannedIndulgences are allowed; however, the false sale of indulgences is banned Council of Trent

14. Index of Forbidden Books:Index of Forbidden Books: A list of books considered dangerous to the Catholic faithA list of books considered dangerous to the Catholic faith Massive book burnings were held throughout EuropeMassive book burnings were held throughout Europe Council of Trent