the catholic response to the protestant reformation the counter-reformation
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THE CATHOLIC RESPONSE TO THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION
The Counter-Reformation
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Objectives
Today we will be able to identify how the Catholic Church responded to the Protestant Reformation.
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Catholic Response to Protestant Reformation
The Catholic response to the Reformation was two –fold A defensive response to the rise of Protestantism An aggressive attempt at reforming the Church within
the limits of Catholic theology.
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Retreat to Dogmatism
The papacy retreated to doctrinal orthodoxy and aggressive repression Pre-publication censorship
(a list of forbidden books) Instituted the Ghetto to
address the “errors” in all forms. Ordered Jews living in the
Papal states to reside in specific neighborhoods.
The papacy stated in a “Bull” that Jews were responsible for killing Christ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wupt9lAEh8c
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The Jesuits
Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) Read an account of Jesus’ life
and vowed to help rekindle Catholic orthodoxy
He travelled throughout Spain and Italy attracting followers
Organized the Society of Jesus which was approved by the Pope in 1540 Jesuits became the standard
bearers of the Catholic Reformation, creating a model for Church organization, orthodoxy and discipline and educated the clergy.
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Council of Trent
An 18 year (1545) meeting to assess the composition of the Catholic Church and to define its doctrines.
Many doubled down on its doctrine and rejected any reforms presented. Made a split wit
protestants irreparable Successes were a more
organized church (better records) and better educated clergy.