Question

7. What was one of the key doctrines reaffirmed by the Council of Trent?

Answer 1

One of the key doctrines reaffirmed by the Council of Trent (1545-1563) was the Catholic understanding of the sacraments. The Council upheld the belief that there are seven sacraments instituted by Christ—Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony—and emphasized their importance as means of grace within the life of the Church. This reaffirmation was part of the broader effort to counter Protestant Reformation views and to clarify Catholic doctrine.