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.

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

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

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

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 aligns with the key elements of the Tridentine Creed that emphasize the importance of traditional doctrines and the authority of the Catholic Church, particularly in areas like the interpretation of Scripture and the significance of the sacraments, which were central points of contention during the Reformation.