The Church's Response
Council of Trent
Jesuits
100

This religious order, founded during the Catholic Reformation, was known for its education and missionary work, playing a key role in defending and spreading Catholicism.

Jesuits
100

This practice, which involved the selling of indulgences for forgiveness of sins, was reformed by the Council of Trent but not abolished.

Sale of Indulgences

100

This religious order, founded during the Catholic Reformation, was known for its education and missionary work, playing a key role in defending and spreading Catholicism.

Jesuits

200

This institution was revived and strengthened during the Catholic Reformation to combat heresy and enforce religious uniformity.

Inquisition

200

The Council of Trent reaffirmed that both of these elements are necessary for salvation, countering the Protestant belief in “faith alone.”

Faith AND Good Works

200

This founder of the Jesuits emphasized strict discipline, education, and missionary work as part of the Catholic Reformation.

Ignatius of Loyola

300

This major Catholic council, held between 1545 and 1563, aimed to clarify Catholic doctrine and reform church practices

Council of Trent

300

The rituals of the church where God is present and plays an active role, contrary to the Protestant view that God may only be present during select ceremonies.

7 Sacraments

300

Jesuits were instrumental in establishing schools and universities, becoming leaders in this type of Reformation activity.

Education

400

The Inquisition primarily targeted these types of people, whom they believed were spreading heretical ideas.

Protestants (also, any religion having a heretical position toward the Catholic Church)

400

The interpretation of this sacred text by church clergy was reaffirmed as the sole authority on faith and morals during the Council of Trent, rejecting the Protestant idea of "sola fide".

Bible

400

Jesuits were instrumental in establishing schools and universities, becoming leaders in this type of Reformation activity.

Mission Work

500

The Council Trent reaffirmed that the Church's interpretation of the Bible was ___________. 

Final

500

The Council of Trent clarified this Catholic sacrament, insisting it involved the real presence of Christ, rejecting Protestant interpretations.

Eucharist or Communion

500

This university opened in 1887 and was founded by Jesuits, chief among them, Father Joseph Cataldo.

Gonzaga