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Catholic & English Unit 3, SSWH 9 e and f SSWH 9 e and f e. Describe the Counter Reformation at the and the Jesuits. f. Describe the English Reformation and the role of Henry VIII and . Counter Reformation “” • Reforms in the Catholic took place in response to the Protestant Reformation • Reforms made to help Catholics remain loyal • Encouraged daily devotion – helped cleanse the

Jesuits • Ignatius of Loyal, leader of the reformation and the Society of (Jesuits) • Jesuits did 3 things: Found superb schools, convert non- Christians, & stop the spread of

Council of Trent 2 Reforming : Paul III & Paul IV (created to clarify 4 issues for the Catholics) 1. Church’s interpretation of the was final 2. Need faith & good works for salvation 3. The Bible & Church tradition were equally powerful authorities for guidance 4. were valid expressions of faith

English Reformation • ’s monarchs change the legal church • King says the is no longer in charge of the church • Monarchs created a new church, Anglican, & put themselves in control of it

King Henry VIII • Henry VIII, King of England, married – 1 daughter (Mary) • Wants younger queen, asks for a divorce & the Pope won’t grant one • Then, asked Pope to annul (set aside) the marriage – Pope won’t • Reformation Parliament: Henry asks parliament (govt) to end pope’s power in England

• Act of Supremacy: Parliament ends the Pope’s power & names Henry head of the church • Marries (will be executed for treason) – 1 daughter (Elizabeth I) • Marries (dies from complications) – 1 son (Edward VI) • Marries 3 more times = no kids Henry’s Children • Edward VI, rules (age 9) with help as a Protestant, dies at 16 • Mary I, rules as a Catholic & prosecutes Protestants, dies from cancer • Elizabeth I, rules as a Protestant & creates the Anglican church (blending Catholic & Protestant beliefs) – ruled for 42 yrs.