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The Council of Trent: the three sessions; doctrine and the extent of reform.

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The Catholic Reformation, 1531–1564

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The Catholic Reformation, 1531–1564

Aqa A Level History2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 (A-level only)

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What was one of the main outcomes of the Council of Trent regarding church doctrine?

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The Council of Trent reaffirmed the seven sacraments as essential to Catholic doctrine.

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  • Council of Trent: A series of ecumenical councils held between 1545 and 1563 aimed at addressing issues of church doctrine and reform in response to the Protestant Reformation.
  • Indulgences: A practice in the Catholic Church where the faithful could reduce their punishment for sins, which became a major point of contention during the Reformation.

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Confusing the sessions of the Council of Trent: Focus on the specific reforms and doctrinal clarifications made in each session to avoid confusion.

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