The Church Before Luther
What major problem weakened the Church during the Western Schism?
Multiple popes claiming authority
Who was Martin Luther?
A German monk who challenged the Catholic Church
What does "unity" mean in this topic?
Christians sharing the same beliefs and structure
What was the Counter-Reformation?
The Church's effort to reform and defend itself
How many sacraments did the Catholic Church reaffirm?
Seven
What Renaissance idea encouraged people to question authority?
Humanism (focus on human thinking and learning)
What was Luther's biggest issue with the Church?
Indulgences (forgiveness linked to money)
What happened to Christian unity during the Reformation?
It broke apart into different groups
What was the purpose of the Council of Trent?
To fix problems and defend beliefs
Why did the Church reaffirm the sacraments?
To clearly define beliefs and restore unity
Why did Renaissance ideas challenge the Church?
People began thinking independently and questioning Church authority
What were the 95 Theses?
A list of criticisms of Church practices
Why did Luther's ideas break unity?
They challenged authority and created different beliefs
Name ONE reform from the Council of Trent
Training priests / clarifying / controlling ideas
Who founded the Jesuits?
St Ignatius of Loyola
What was one major criticism people had of the Church before Luther?
Corruption / Indulgences / Wealth / Abuse of Power
Where were the 95 Theses so significant?
They spread quickly and challenged Church authority
What was Henry VIII's main reason for breaking from the Church?
He wanted a divorce and political control
What did the Church do to stop the spread of Protestant ideas?
Created the Index of Forbidden Books
What was the role of the Jesuits?
To defend, teach, and spread Catholic beliefs
How did problems in the Church help lead to the Reformation?
People lost trust, making them more likely to accept Luther's ideas
What was Luther's most dangerous idea for the Church?
Sola Scriptura (the Bible is the highest authority)
What law officially broke England from the Catholic Church?
Act of Supremacy (1534)
Why was training priests important?
It ensured consistent teaching and rebuilt trust
Who was St Francis Xavier and why was he important?
A missionary who spread Catholicism globally