1. The Catholic Reformation and The Legacy of the Reformation Ch. 17, Sec. 4 (pgs. 498-500) Advanced World History Adkins

2. The Catholic Reformation A movement in the Catholic Church to help people remain loyal to Catholicism. A.K.A. – The Counter Reformation Important leaders in the Catholic Reformation: – Ignatius of Loyola – Pope Paul III – Pope Paul IV

3. Ignatius of Loyola Created a religious order known as the Jesuits Jesuits focused on 3 activities – Founded school throughout Europe – Convert non-Christians to Catholicism  sent out missionaries around the world – Stop the spread of Protestantism

4. Popes Paul III Investigated indulgence selling and other abuses within the church Approved the Jesuit order – (Sidenote: Saint Xavier was a Jesuit) Used the Inquisition to see out heresy Called a council of leaders to meet in Trent, Italy.

5. Council of Trent 1545-1563 – 1) The church’s interpretations of the bible were final. Any person who substituted his or her own interpretation was a heretic. – 2) Christians needed faith and good work for salvation. – 3)The Bible and church were equally powerful. – 4) Indulgences are valid, but false selling of them is illegal. Pope Paul IV vigorously carried out the Council of Trent’s decrees.

6. Legacy of the Reformation 1.Ended the christian unity of europe and left it culturally divided 2.Both catholics and protestants gave more emphasis to the role of education in promoting their beliefs  led to the founding of parish schools and colleges throughout Europe 3.Catholic church’s moral and political authority declined 4.The power of Individual monarchs and states increased which will help lead to the development of modern city-states 5.Questioning of beliefs and authority will lay the groundwork for enlightenment