Protestant & Counter Reformation
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John Calvin• Led a powerful Protestant group whose doctrine stated God had
predetermined an ultimate destiny for all people
Counter-Reformation• Another name for the Catholic Reformation, church reforming its
doctrine in an attempt to sway back supporters of the Protestant Reformation
Society of Jesuits• Founded by Ignatius Loyola, practices self-control and moderation,
prayer and good works led to salvation
Martin Luther• Started the Protestant Reformation, believed salvation was given
through grace directly by God
Protestant Reformation• A religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to
reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches
Council of Trent• Series of meetings held by church officials to clarify the Church's
position on important religious questions
Indulgences• A piece of paper that the faithful could purchase reduce time in
purgatory (there they would expiate their sins and then be allowed into heaven).