The Catholic Reformation

What was the Catholic Reformation?

• A counter - attack held by the Catholic Church
• Used to regain lost followers and to get new followers
• 1545 - 1648

Ignatius of Loyola

Ignatius of Loyola

• Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish knight 
• Became a priest in 1537. 
• Founded the Society of Jesus on April 19, 1541
• Became wounded in the Battle of Pamplona 
• Underwent a spritual conversion after recovery 

Council of Trent

Council of Trent

• Held between 1545 and 1563 in Trento  
• One of the Catholic Church's most important ecumenical councils
•  the Embodiment of the Counter - Reformation.