4. Which religious order became the vanguard of Catholic education and missionary work during the Counter-Reformation?

Answer 1

The Jesuits, or the Society of Jesus, became the vanguard of Catholic education and missionary work during the Counter-Reformation. Founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1534, the Jesuits played a crucial role in revitalizing the Catholic Church through education, establishing schools and universities, and undertaking significant missionary efforts around the world. They were instrumental in the Counter-Reformation movement, aiming to reform the Church and combat the spread of Protestantism.