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 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 that the average person should be able to judge and interpret scripture along with the priesthood.
The Church accepted that the average person should be able to judge and interpret scripture along with the priesthood.
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.
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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 captures the essence of the Tridentine Creed, which sought to clarify and reaffirm Catholic doctrine in the face of Protestant critiques, emphasizing the authority of the Church, the sacraments, and traditional teachings.
