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Yes, definately. Reform can come in various ways. The minor forms of reform typically come through the Pope's writings call Encyclicals. These documents typically clarify certain points of view that the Church has espoused over the years. Major reforms happen in what is called an 'Ecumenical Council' which take place once every hundred years or two. In these councils, bishops from all over the world join together and rewrite portions of cannon law usually in response to huge socio-economical changes transpiring in the world. The last Ecumenical Council was The Second Council of the Vatican from 1962 to 1965.
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What were the churches that broke away from catholics called?
Until 1517, there were only two branches of Christianity; the Roman Catholic Church, which had the Pope as its head, and the Eastern Catholic Church, also known as the Orthodox Catholic Church, which was led by the Patriarch of Constantinople (later called Istanbul). If you were Christian, you were Catholic. In 1517, a Catholic Monk named Martin Luther nailed a list of 95 things he found wrong with the Church on the door of his parish church in Wittenburg, Germany (although lately there has been some question whether or not he actually and literally Nailed them). These were the 95 Thesis that were the basis of the Protestant Reformation. The "Protestant Reformation" was so called because Martin Luther, and the people who followed him, Protested the injustice and downright Blasphemy that they saw in the Catholic Church. There were all sorts of practices of the Church with which they disagreed, but the two Basic ideas that inspired the Protestant Reformation were (1) the idea that Every person had personal access to God, and had no need of a Priest to mediate with God for him/her, and (2) the premise that Faith alone was sufficient for Salvation. The Catholic Church held, and still does, that a combination of Faith and Service (works) was necessary. The churches that carried on these beliefs are called Protestant, and the people who attend are known as Protestants.
Which might most reasonably be cited as a cause of the Reformation?
The papacy challenged the authority of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Council of Bishops were displaced from dogmatic and doctrinal authority, to be replaced by the papacy instead. Conciliarism collapsed in 1517, causing schism within Catholic congregations still loyal to the Catholic Council of Bishops. Those who protested papal intervention into the sacred tradition of the Church, removing such tradition with dictoral authority from an individual rather than a council, created a Protestant movement among Catholic congregations. The papacy countered these Catholic congregations still loyal to the Catholic Council of Bishops with the Catholic Revival and Roman-Catholic Counter-Reformation. The Protestants were content with the sacred tradition of Catholicism and are often called "Old Catholics". The Reformation saw Catholicism as completely collapsed and in need of total Reform. The Evangelical Protestants and Reformed congregations competed theologically for the status of higher authority as more "true" doctrines to the intended faith as witnessed from the Bible.
What was the response of the Catholic Church to the protestant revolt?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic response to the protestant revolt is called the "Counter Reformation"from A Catholic Dictionary, edited by Donald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957The Counter-Reformation is the name given to the Catholic movement of reform and activity which lasted for about one hundred years from the beginning of the Council of Trent (q.v., 1545), and was the belated answer to the threatening confusion and increasing attacks of the previous years. It was the work principally of the Popes St. Pius V and Gregory XIII and the Council itself in the sphere of authority, of SS. Philip Neri and Charles Borromeo in the reform of the clergy and of life, of St. Ignatius and the Jesuits in apostolic activity of St. Francis Xavier in foreign missions, and of St. Teresa in the purely contemplative life which lies behind them all. But these were not the only names nor was it a movement of a few only; the whole Church emerged from the 15th century purified and revivified. On the other hand, it was a reformation rather than a restoration; the unity of western Christendom was destroyed; the Church militant (those still on earth) led by the Company of Jesus adopted offence as the best means of defence and, though she gained as much as she lost in some sense, the Church did not recover the exercise of her former spiritual supremacy in actuality.
Whose major goal was the reform of the Catholic Church?
In 1517 Martin Luther wanted to reform the Catholic church when he nailed 95 propositions to the door of a church in Wittenburg. The pope ignored his beliefs that only faith could gain salvation, leading Martin Luther to create the Lutheran version of Protestantism. Soon King Henry VIII set up the Anglican church and Jean Calvin created Calvinism. These actions were all part of the protestant reformation. During this protestant reformation the Catholic church decided to have a Catholic reformation, which soon led to religious wars between the Catholics and Protestants. In the end Martin Luther wanted to reform the Catholic church, but when he was ignored he was forced to break Christian unity and create a new church. In history there were many people who wanted to reform the Catholic Church, but Martin Luther was the first to take a major step towards that. What time period did you have in mind because I answered what happened between 1450 and 1750.
How did the Reformation effect us now?
.Catholic AnswerThe Reformation is commonly called the protestant revolt by Catholic scholars. Actually, at that time, there was already a reform going on, although the particular part that was in response to the protestant revolt by the Pope and the Bishops, and many great saints of that time, was the Catholic Reform, sometimes referred to as the Counter-reformation. Because of the disaster of the protestant revolt, in many ways the Church actually became much holier, instituting much better education for the clergy (Martin Luther was a sad example of how exactly uneducated some of the priests of that time were), and enforcing stricter regulations on many things from Bishops to how the Mass was said. Also, between the printing press, and the need for education of the laity and those being dragged out of the Church by the princes at that time who were looking to free themselves from Rome, there was much excellent writing and books that are still in print to this day. from The Catholic EncyclopediaThe term Counter-Reformation denotes the period of Catholic revival from the pontificate of Pope Pius IV in 1560 to the close of the Thirty Years' War, 1648. The name, though long in use among Protestant historians, has only recently been introduced into Catholic handbooks. The consequence is that it already has a meaning and an application, for which a word with a different nuance should perhaps have been chosen. For in the first place the name suggests that the Catholic movement came after the Protestant; whereas in truth the reform originally began in the Catholic Church, and Luther was a Catholic Reformer before he became a Protestant. By becoming a Protestant Reformer, he did indeed hinder the progress of the Catholic reformation, but he did not stop it.from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980A period of Catholic revival from 1522 to about 1648, better know as the Catholic Reform. It was an effort to stem the tide of Protestantism by genuine reform within the Catholic Church. There were political movements pressured by civil rules, and ecclesiastical movements carried out by churchmen in an attempt to restore genuine Catholic life by establishing new religious orders such as the Society of Jesus and restoring old orders to their original observances, such as the Carmelites under St. Teresa of Avila (1515-98). The main factors responsible for the Counter Reformation, however, were the papacy and the council of Trent (1545-63). Among church leaders St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84), Archbishop of Milan, enforced the reforms decreed by the council, and St. Francis de Sales of Geneva (1567-1622) spent his best energies in restoring genuine Catholic doctrine and piety. Among civil rulers sponsoring the needed reform were Philip II of Spain (1527-98) and Mary Tudor (1516-58), his wife, in England. Unfortunately this aspect of the reformation led to embitterment between England and Scotland, England and Spain, Poland and Sweden, and to almost two centuries of religious wars. As a result of the Counter Reformation, the Catholic Church became stronger in her institutional structure, more dedicated to the work of evangelization, and more influential in world affairs.
Why did Catholic leaders feel the need to launch the Counter-Reformation?
Catholic leaders launched the Counter-Reformation in response to the Protestant Reformation, which challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and led to the loss of followers. They sought to address corruption within the Church, reaffirm their teachings, and win back those who had converted to Protestantism.
Who broke with Catholic Church?
First of all the Greek Orthodox broke with the Catholic Church and then during the period called the reformation the the "reformists" broke with the Catholic Church and formed various 'protestant' churches
Why did the Catholic leaders feel the need to launch the Counter-Reformation?
Catholic leaders launched the Counter-Reformation in response to the Protestant Reformation to address corruption and challenges to their authority within the Church. They aimed to regain influence, promote Catholic doctrine, and combat heresy through reforms, including the Council of Trent and the founding of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
Does a married convert to the Catholic church need a marriage convalidation in the Catholic church?
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, you need to discuss this with your priest. If you marriage that you are in is valid, you should have no problems.
Can a widowed Catholic woman marry a non-Catholic divorced man who was married in a Presbyterian church?
The non-Catholic would need to have his marriage annulled by the church before they are free to marry, as the catholic church recognizes the validity of the Presbyterian marriage. If annulment is approved, he does not need to join the Catholic Church, but must be willing to consent to her oath to bring up any children as catholic
Can a Catholic marry in a presbyterian church?
Yes, a Catholic can marry in a Presbyterian church, but they typically need permission from the Catholic bishop and must agree to certain conditions, such as having the ceremony conducted by the priest or deacon. It's important to consult with the local parish and diocese for specific guidelines and requirements.
What were the churches that broke away from catholics called?
Until 1517, there were only two branches of Christianity; the Roman Catholic Church, which had the Pope as its head, and the Eastern Catholic Church, also known as the Orthodox Catholic Church, which was led by the Patriarch of Constantinople (later called Istanbul). If you were Christian, you were Catholic. In 1517, a Catholic Monk named Martin Luther nailed a list of 95 things he found wrong with the Church on the door of his parish church in Wittenburg, Germany (although lately there has been some question whether or not he actually and literally Nailed them). These were the 95 Thesis that were the basis of the Protestant Reformation. The "Protestant Reformation" was so called because Martin Luther, and the people who followed him, Protested the injustice and downright Blasphemy that they saw in the Catholic Church. There were all sorts of practices of the Church with which they disagreed, but the two Basic ideas that inspired the Protestant Reformation were (1) the idea that Every person had personal access to God, and had no need of a Priest to mediate with God for him/her, and (2) the premise that Faith alone was sufficient for Salvation. The Catholic Church held, and still does, that a combination of Faith and Service (works) was necessary. The churches that carried on these beliefs are called Protestant, and the people who attend are known as Protestants.
Which might most reasonably be cited as a cause of the Reformation?
The papacy challenged the authority of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Council of Bishops were displaced from dogmatic and doctrinal authority, to be replaced by the papacy instead. Conciliarism collapsed in 1517, causing schism within Catholic congregations still loyal to the Catholic Council of Bishops. Those who protested papal intervention into the sacred tradition of the Church, removing such tradition with dictoral authority from an individual rather than a council, created a Protestant movement among Catholic congregations. The papacy countered these Catholic congregations still loyal to the Catholic Council of Bishops with the Catholic Revival and Roman-Catholic Counter-Reformation. The Protestants were content with the sacred tradition of Catholicism and are often called "Old Catholics". The Reformation saw Catholicism as completely collapsed and in need of total Reform. The Evangelical Protestants and Reformed congregations competed theologically for the status of higher authority as more "true" doctrines to the intended faith as witnessed from the Bible.
Can you be a Catholic and be a godparent for a couple coming into the Catholic Church?
Yes. If the couple is converting to Catholicism, they will need a Catholic sponsor.
Do you need to be a catholic in order to be confirmed?
The answer to this is YES. You need to be baptized in the catholic church then only you are entitled to receive the sacrament of confirmation.
What were followers' beliefs reformation and Catholic -counter reformation?
Followers of the Protestant Reformation believed in the authority of Scripture, salvation by faith alone, and the priesthood of all believers. The Catholic Counter-Reformation emphasized the authority of the Church, the power of good works for salvation, and the need for tradition alongside Scripture. Both movements sought to address issues of corruption and religious practices within Christianity.
Can your baby be considered catholic if baptized in a Methodist church?
I'm afraid not. The Catholic church will consider the baby as a 'Christian' and not a 'Roman Catholic' since they were baptized. It's a valid sacrament in the eyes of the Catholic Church. However you need to talk to the parish priest in the Catholic Church and they'll guide you with more information as to make your baby a Roman Catholic.
