1. Catholicism vs. Protestantism
Write “C” for CATHOLICISM, “P” for PROTESTANTISM or “B” if it applies to BOTH religions in the time period after the Reformation

2. 1. Bible is the sole source of truth
Protestantism

3. 2. Salvation is by faith and good works
Catholicism

4. 3. Clergy are not allowed to marry
Catholicism

5. 4. Holy book is the bible
Both

6. 5. People are saved by faith alone
Protestantism (Lutheranism)

7. 6. Elaborate ceremonies and churches
Catholicism

8. 7. Hierarchical organization of church
Catholicism

9. 8. Was a common religion in Europe in the 1500s
Both

10. 9. Bible was written in the vernacular
Protestantism

11. 10. Included Lutheranism, Calvinism, and Anglicanism
Protestantism

12. 11. Had monasteries
Catholicism

13. 12. Priesthood of all believers
Protestantism

14. 13. Services conducted in Latin
Catholicism

15. 14. Pope was the ultimate authority in interpreting the bible
Catholicism

16. 15. Set up courts called the Inquisition to try and punish heretics
Catholicism

17. 16. Helped the poor and needy in society
Both

18. 17. Issued indulgences as pardons for sins
Catholicism

19. 18. Church had little political authority
Protestantism

20. 19. The bible and the church tradition were equal in regards to guiding Christian life
Catholicism

21. 20. Created an Index of Forbidden Books
Catholicism