The Tridentine Creed was declared by Pope Pius IV after the Council of Trent as a statement of church doctrine. Interpret the following list which summarizes the Tridentine Creed and select the statement which best explains the Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation.

Question

There is one God and Jesus is his son
The Holy Spirit, Father, and Son are one singular being
Baptism can only be done by priests upon a child’s birth
Religious holidays and traditions are established by the Catholic Church
Only the Catholic Church can interpret the Bible
There are seven sacraments including baptism, the Eucharist, and confession
Purgatory exists
Indulgences have power because of Jesus Christ
The Pope is the leader of all Christian peoples
(1 point)
Responses

The Church reaffirmed core Catholic teachings such as the Eucharist and the supremacy of the Church in interpreting the Bible.
The Church reaffirmed core Catholic teachings such as the Eucharist and the supremacy of the Church in interpreting the Bible.

The Church accepted criticisms made by Protestants, and it abolished the sale of indulgences.
The Church accepted criticisms made by Protestants, and it abolished the sale of indulgences.

The Church rejected Lutheranism, but it accepted Zwingli’s criticism of the Eucharist.
The Church rejected Lutheranism, but it accepted Zwingli’s criticism of the Eucharist.

The Church accepted that the average person should be able to judge and interpret scripture along with the priesthood.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation is:

The Church reaffirmed core Catholic teachings such as the Eucharist and the supremacy of the Church in interpreting the Bible.

This response highlights the Church's commitment to its traditional doctrines and its authority, particularly in relation to key sacraments and the interpretation of sacred texts, which were significant points of contention during the Reformation.