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The Council of Trent

The Council of Trent

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 1545-1563 

AIMS:

  1. REFORM: Emperor Charles V wanted them to first address abuses within the Church, e.g. Nepotism, Pluralism, Sale of Indulgences etc.
  2. DOCTRINE: Pope Paul III was more interested in changes to doctrine and did not want to reform as it would financially damage the Papacy & undermine his authority
  3. Three different sessions were held over the course of 18 years.
  4. Over 270 cardinals & bishops attended
  5. Pope is represented by ‘Legates’

 

1st Session:     1545-1549

2nd Session:      1551-1552  

3rd Session:    1562-1563

 

Decrees of the Council of Trent:

  • Faith AND good works are required for salvation
  • Sale of Indulgences to be continued in ‘moderation‘
  • Martin Luther’s publications e.g. ’95 Theses’ are banned
  • The Jesuits are set up to spread Catholicism through education
  • The ‘Inquisition‘ is created: a trial for religious heresy (or beliefs that are anti-Catholic)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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