Saints
Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola?
He founded the Jesuits and helped strengthen the Catholic Church during the Reformation.
Who was Martin Luther?
Martin Luther was a German monk who started the Protestant Reformation.
What is Rationalism?
Rationalism is the belief that reason and logic are important ways to understand truth.
Who is Jean Valjean?
Jean Valjean is a former prisoner who tries to become a better person and live an honest life.
Why did the Catholic Reformation begin?
It began to fix problems in the Church and respond to the Protestant Reformation.
Who was St. Teresa of Ávila?
She was a Spanish nun who worked to reform the Carmelite order and encouraged a stronger prayer life
What did Martin Luther disagree with?
He disagreed with some Catholic Church practices, especially the selling of indulgences.
What is Deism?
Deism is the belief that God created the world but does not directly interfere with it.
Who is Inspector Javert?
Javert is a police officer who spends years trying to capture Jean Valjean.
What was the Council of Trent?
It was a meeting where Catholic leaders clarified Church teachings and made reforms.
Who was St. Francis Xavier?
He was a Jesuit missionary who traveled to Asia to spread the Catholic faith.
What were the 95 Theses?
They were Luther’s list arguments criticizing Church practices, especially indulgences.
What is the Bourgeoisie?
The bourgeoisie was the middle class, especially business owners and wealthy merchants.
Who is Fantine?
Fantine is a poor mother who struggles to provide for her daughter, Cosette.
What did the Council of Trent change?
It improved the training of priests and worked to stop corruption in the Church.
Who was St. Charles Borromeo?
He was a bishop who helped improve the education and training of Catholic priests.
What did Martin Luther believe about salvation?
He taught that salvation comes through faith in God, rather than being earned through good works
What is Predestination?
Predestination is the belief that God has already decided who will be saved.
Who is Cosette?
Cosette is Fantine’s daughter who is later cared for and raised by Jean Valjean.
Who were the Jesuits?
The Jesuits were a Catholic religious order focused on education, missionary work, and defending the Catholic faith.
How did saints help the Catholic Reformation?
They helped renew the Church through prayer, education, missionary work, and reforms.
Why was Martin Luther important to Protestantism?
His teachings challenged the Catholic Church and helped lead to the growth of Protestant churches.
What was the Catholic Reformation?
The Catholic Reformation was the Catholic Church’s effort to reform itself and respond to Protestantism.
What is a main theme of Les Misérables?
A main theme is redemption, showing that people can change and become better through love, mercy, and kindness.
Who founded the Jesuits?
St. Ignatius of Loyola founded the Jesuits in the 1500s.