The Council of Trent
Catholic Encyclopedia, “Council of Trent”
Between 1545 and 1563, the bishops of the Church met in the city of Trent. They stated clearly the faith about the Bible and the sacraments, and asked for houses to train future priests well. Catholic Encyclopedia, “Council of Trent”
The story, in plain words
A council is a great meeting of the bishops of the whole Church, with the pope, the successor of Peter. Catechism 884
The Council of Trent opened on December 13, 1545, in the city of Trent, in what is now Italy. Catholic Encyclopedia, “Council of Trent”
Those were years of division among the Christians of Europe. The bishops wanted to state the faith of the Church clearly and renew Christian life. Catholic Encyclopedia, “Council of Trent”
They taught that the truth of the Gospel is found in Sacred Scripture and also in the Tradition of the Church. Catholic Encyclopedia, “Council of Trent” They confirmed the list…
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- The bishops at Trent worked for almost twenty years. Why do you think it mattered so much to them to state the faith clearly?
- Some said that the seminaries were worth all the work of the council. Why do you think it is so important to train priests well?
- For the child: There are seven sacraments. Which ones do you know? Which ones have you received?