The Catholic Reformation

95 Theses

Oct 31, 1517

The 95 Theses, written by Martin Luther is a list of reasons of why the Catholic Church is corrupted, particularly because of its tradition of the sale of indulgences.

The Protestant Reformation Begins

Oct 31, 1517

The Protestant Reformation is the period when the Protestant faith challenge Catholic Church traditions and claim corruption. Through this new faiths were created such as Lutheranism, Calvinism, and Anglican.

Leipzig Debate

Jun 27, 1519

The Leipzig Debate was between Luther and Eck, held in Germany, based on Lutheran doctrine and his thoughts of corruption within the Catholic church. He was especially taunted for his belief that tradition lies in, and only in, scripture.

Diet of Worms

Apr 17, 1521

The Diet of Worms is a trial held for Martin Luther when he is charged for heresy. He was called before political authorities in the Holy Roman Empire at Worms.

Religious Wars: Holy Roman Empire

Jan 27, 1529

Religious wars broke out throughout Europe. First, was the civil war in the Holy Roman Empire between the Lutheran princes and the Catholic princes. Charles V figures out a solution by compromising and making the Peace of Augsburg.

Religious Wars: France

Mar 1, 1530

The Religious Wars in France was between the Huguenot Family (French Calvinists) and the Guise Family (ultra-Catholics). These two family were on the complete opposite sides of the political spectrum and this hatred lasted until the end of the fifteenth century.

The Anglican Church

Aug 18, 1536

The Anglican Church was created by Henry VIII, a devout Catholic. Because Henry's wife, Katherine of Aragon, is unable to have a son, he wishes for an anullment, however the Catholic Church refuses it because there is evidence of true marriage through their daughter Mary I. Henry creates the Anglican Church, divorces Katherine and has a mistress in hope of getting a son.

Formation of the Jesuits

Feb 27, 1540

The Jesuits, or Society of Jesus, is an organization created by an order of priests who wished to focus on mission work in education and discipline. It was founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola.

The Catholic Reformation Begins

Jan 30, 1545

The Catholic Reformation is the period of change in the Catholic Church initiated by the Protestants. Through the Council of Trent, conservative and liberal steps are taken to keep Catholic followers from joining the new found faiths.

Council of Trent

Dec 13, 1545

The Council of Trent was a meeting within the Catholic Church for the reformative moves that needed to be taken place. Examples of the changes made were absenteism, simony, corruption, and the education of priests. Traditions that were kept were indulgences, hierarchy, and ceremonial mass.

The Book of Common Prayer

Oct 10, 1549

The Book of Common Prayer is a book of rights in the Anglican (Episcopal) Church. It contains the proper Episcopal tradition of mass, weddings, baptisms, etc; It also contains prayers, a reformatted book of Pslams, and a Lectionary.

Peace of Augsburg

Jun 10, 1555

The Peace of Augsburg gave princes the right to determine the religion of the territory they take charge of. Many princes, now given the oppurtunity of gaining more power, chose Lutheranism, causing an even larger threat to the Catholic Church. This made Lutheranism legal.