Question

What four ideas did the Council of Trent allow the Catholic bishops and cardinals to agree upon?

Answer 1

Answer:

It defined the mass as a true sacrifice; issued doctrinal statements on holy orders, matrimony, purgatory, indulgences, and the veneration of saints, images, and relics.

Explanation:

Answer 2

1. The Church's interpretation of the Bible was final. (CHURCH HAS HIGHEST AUTHORITY)
2. Christians needed faith and good works for salvation. (CAN'T GET TO HEAVEN BY FAITH ALONE)
3. The Bible and Church tradition were equally powerful authorities for guiding Christian life. (YOU NEED THE CHURCH IN YOUR LIFE TO GET TO HEAVEN)
4. Indulgences were valid expressions of faith. ( PRACTICE OF INDULGENCES = APPROVED BY THE CHURCH)