The Counter-Reformation

Turning Back the Protestant Tide

Main Idea All Catholics recognized the need for reform.

They began to make changes which in some places turned back the tide of Protestant Revolt and renewed Catholic devotion in others.

Essential questions: What were the main features of the Counter-

Reformation and was it a success? What impact did it have on society?

Council of Trent (1545) Ended sale of

indulgences

Clergy training at seminary schools

Rejected Protestant ideas of individual faith

Ritual can help inspire faith

New Religious Orders Jesuits

Founded by Ignatius of Loyola

Emphasis on spirituality and service & spreading the faith

Education (missions, schools, universities)

Nuns Now okay to work with

poor, orphans, or sick

The Inquisition Roman Inquisition

Church court Tried Protestants,

witches, & heretics Spanish Inquisition

Controlled by Spain Much worse

Index of Forbidden Books Read a banned book

& lose your soul!

Impact on Society Religious Conflict

Religions spread to new lands (North America)

Anti-Semitism increases Ghettoes – Jews forced

to live in certain section

Witchcraft hysteria