Introduction To The Reformation

Introduction to the Reformation. L. O To understand what the Reformation was and why it happened. Reformation? Reform Protestants Protested against the Catholic Church. Abuses in the Church. Simony – buying. Other problems. Jean De Lorraine was appointed bishop at the age of. Martin Luther (1483-1546). German Decided it was. Indulgences. Belief that if. Luther disagrees. Theses (arguments). Task. How did the.

L.O: To understand what the Reformation was and why it happened.

Jean De Lorraine was appointed bishop at the age of 3! Many monasteries were luxurious and ignored fasting rules Many priests were not educated.

German Decided it was time to reform the Church Entered a monastery Disagreed with salvation – belief that you go to heaven if you believe in Jesus and do not sin He advocated salvation through faith alone.

Belief that if people were truly sorry for their sins and did good works they could gain an indulgence This meant that they would spend less time in purgatory You would have to give money for an indulgence.