Notes Over The Counter-Reformation (The Catholic Reformation)

Who was the head of the Angelical Church according to Henry VIII's declaration?

Henry VIII, not the Pope.

What was the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation called?

The Counter-Reformation (or the Catholic Reformation).

Who formed the Society of Jesus in 1540 as an early reformer in the Catholic Church?

Ignatius of Loyola.

What were the three goals of the Jesuits?

1. Form schools to educate Catholic priests, 2) Stop the spread of Protestantism, 3) Send missionaries to convert non-Christians to Catholicism.

What was created by Pope Paul III in 1545 to review church practices?

The Council of Trent.

Which method did the Catholic Church use to accuse, hold trials, and punish heretics during the Counter-Reformation?

The Inquisition.

What impact did the Protestant Reformation have on Europe?

It left Europe religiously divided.

What resulted from the weakened authority of the Pope after the Reformation?

Kings gained power and formed nations.

What did missionaries do during the Reformation period?

They converted non-Christians throughout the world.

What did the Reformation encourage regarding education?

It encouraged education and the questioning of long-held beliefs.