Council of Trent Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the date given for the Council of Trent?

1545-1563

What was the Council of Trent?

The Roman Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation.

Who called the Council of Trent together?

Pope Paul III

What were three outcomes of the Council of Trent?

Established a confession of faith and supremacy of the papacy, condemned Protestant doctrine of justification by faith, rejected the Protestant view of Scripture alone. Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the Council's rejection of justification by faith alone and the use of scripture alone?

The Roman Catholic Church became a fallen or apostate church. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Council of Trent define?

What the Roman Catholic Church has believed and practiced for centuries. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Council of Trent seal the Roman Catholic Church's apostasy?

By pronouncing that man is saved by faith and good works. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Council of Chalcedon?

It searched scriptures regarding the humanity of Christ. Signup and view all the answers

What people did Charlemagne rule?

Northern Italy, the northeast portion of Spain, France, Belgium and Netherlands, most of Germany and Austria. Signup and view all the answers

In what book did Marco Polo describe China?

The Travels of Marco Polo Signup and view all the answers

In which language did John Huss preach?

Czech Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Council of Trent

The Council of Trent convened from 1545 to 1563 as a response to the Protestant Reformation.
Called together by Pope Paul III to address issues of doctrine and reform within the Roman Catholic Church.

Outcomes of the Council

Established a confession of faith asserting the supremacy of the Papacy.
Condemned the Protestant doctrine of justification by faith alone, emphasizing the necessity of good works for salvation.
Rejected the Protestant principle of "Scripture alone" as the basis for faith, reaffirming the authority of Church traditions.

Rejection of Protestant Doctrines

The rejection of justification by faith alone contributed to the perception of the Roman Catholic Church as apostate by Protestant reformers.
Affirmed that salvation requires both faith and good works, sealing the divergence between Catholic and Protestant beliefs.

Definition and Teachings

Defined the long-standing beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church, codifying its doctrines.
The Council's decisions shaped the Church’s teachings for centuries, reinforcing its theological stance against Protestant views.

Historical Context

The Council of Chalcedon sought to clarify scriptural teachings on the humanity of Christ, highlighting the ongoing theological debates within Christianity.
Charlemagne, a significant historical figure, ruled over parts of Northern Italy, Northeast Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, most of Germany, and Austria.

Marco Polo

Marco Polo documented his travels in "The Travels of Marco Polo," providing valuable insights about China and its culture during the late 13th century.

John Huss

John Huss preached in Czech, advocating for reform in the Church and promoting ideas that would later be echoed in the Protestant Reformation.

Description

Test your knowledge on the Council of Trent with these flashcards. This quiz covers key dates, figures, and outcomes related to this significant event in Roman Catholic history. Ideal for students of religious studies or those interested in church history.