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The Jesuits were a militaristic religious order. Their task was to regain believers back to the Catholic Church after Reformation. They had very strict rules and this way they showd how clean the Catholic church became. Their leader was Ignatius Loyola.
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∙ 10y agoJesuits were originally created for the purpose of direct and immediate obedience to the reigning Pontiff. Very early on they worked that obedience out in the two-fold purposes of evangelization or re-evangelization (in the case of the protestants) and education of youth.
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∙ 10y agofrom Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Jesuits. The Society of Jesus, founded by St. Ignatius Loyola and approved by Pope Paul III in 1540. As conceived by the founder, it had a twofold aim: to strengthen and where necessary to restore the Catholic faith in the wake of the Protestant Reformation, and to preach the Gospel in non-Christian lands. Typical of the first purpose was the establishment of colleges throughout Europe, and the second purpose was the development of worldwide mission enterprises in Asia, Africa, and the newly developed Americas.
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∙ 13y agoThe Jesuits. The Society, at first called Company, of Jesus, an order of clerks regular founded by St. Ignatius Loyola in 1534. Whilst the primary end of the Society is to be at the call of the pope for whatever work is required, its chief apostolic labours are the education of youth and foreign missions. In addition to their numerous schools and colleges for lay pupils, Jesuits are in charge of a number of seminaries in Rome and elsewhere and such pontifical institutions as the Gregorian University, and are strongly represented on Roman congregations and commissions; outstanding in their scholarship is the work of the Bollandists and they are responsible for mission territories in many parts of the world (including Alaska [in 1949]). They have a number of priests of Byzantine rite, working chiefly among Russians and other Slavs. The solemn vows of religion are taken by a special section of the priests when they make their second profession, or, as is said, "take their last vows" to which is added a fourth, of special obedience to the Holy See to go wherever sent on missions. The training undergone is long, arduous and varied. A devoted spirit of obedience, versatility and efficiency are characteristic of the Society. Its rules are contained in the "institutum Societatis Jesu," especially the constitutions as drawn up by St. Ignatius himself; in view of fables current about the society, it may be noted that these rules are not secret. The Society is divided throughout the world into provinces, governed by provincials under the father general residing in Rome. The English province conducts the boarding-colleges of Stonyhurst, Beaumont and Mount St. Mary's, as well as secondary day schools, numerous parishes, and retreat houses in Great Britain, and missions in British overseas territory. Ireland and Canada has each its own province, and there are four in the United States, where the Society's educational establishments are very numerous, including Fordham University in New York, Marquette at Milwaukee, Loyola at Chicago and New Orleans, and Georgetown. It is the largest of the religious orders....
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∙ 6y agoIf by spread you mean impose their faith on others who neither wanted or needed it, yes they did.If by spread you mean destroy native culture and language in areas they worked in, yeas they did.
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∙ 14y agoThey spread the Catholic faith by their mission on abroad.They had the burning desire to proclaim the good news to the ends of the earth.
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∙ 9y agoThey were founded by St Ignatius Loyola. They are a highly disciplined group who were able to be deployed by the Pope wherever they were needed.
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They cared for the sick and worked for social justice.
They founded schools that focused on Catholic teachings.
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What was the religious order that spread Catholicism?
A number of religious orders helped spread Catholicism. The Benedictines were instrumental in civilizing and spreading Catholicism all through Europe. The Jesuits, Franciscans, and Dominicans were primarily educators and missionaries for most of their history.
Many Jesuits became what and spread Catholicism throughout the world?
Missionaries
Did the Jesuits help spread Catholicism throughout the world as the Portuguese took up the cause of spreading Catholicism in their empire?
Yes, it is true.
What were 3 major activities of the Jesuits?
* Stopping the spread of Protestantism in both Europe and the New World * Spreading the tenants of Catholicism through missionary work * Establishing Catholic schools and colleges in Europe and abroad
Is Catholicism a predominantly European religion?
Catholicism originated as a European religion (and it remains centered in Italy, where the Vatican is located) however over the centuries it has spread widely across the world, and has more adherents outside of Europe than it has in Europe.
Which religion did Spain hope to spread in its American colonies?
Spain hoped to spread Catholicism in its American colonies. The Spanish Crown viewed the spread of Catholicism as a way to unify and control its colonies, as well as to convert indigenous peoples to Christianity. Missionaries, such as the Franciscans and Jesuits, played a key role in spreading Catholicism in the Americas.
One of the motivations of the conquistadors was the spread of Catholicism?
Most of the Conquistadors were accompanied with priests, usually religious, such as the Franciscans and the Jesuits. The Conquistadors, for the most part had their own interests at heart, but the Crown who financed them and commissioned them has the spread of Catholicism as one of their goals.
Where had enlightenment ideas spread outside europe?
Enlightenment ideas spread to the American colonies, influencing the development of the United States. They also inspired reform movements in Latin America, particularly during its struggles for independence from colonial rule. Additionally, Enlightenment principles were embraced by some leaders in India, Japan, and the Ottoman Empire, leading to various social and political reforms.
What were the reforms of Ignatius Loyola?
He formed the Society of Jesus that was made up of the Jesuits, which were like an army of missionaries that spread Catholicism throughout Asia and the New World.
What is the religione of Europe?
The largest religion in Europe is Christianity, and I presume Protestantism is more widely spread than Catholicism.
What were the three major activities of the Jesuits?
the three major activities of the Jesuits were:1. found superb schools through Europe.2. convert non-christians to catholicism3. stop the spread of Protestanism
How might the Jesuits' focus on education have contribute to the counter reformation?
The Jesuits focus on education contributed to the Counter Reformation. Because of their education, the society could believe them more. Their education was based on a balance of faith and reason. The Jesuits studied languages so they could spread Catholicism across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Such training allowed the Jesuits to play a major role in supporting the Counter Reformation.
