Bishop Barron on the Council of Trent

Film Focus: In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the closing of the Council of Trent Bishop Robert Barron reflects upon the Council, noting its importance for the history of Catholicism. He discusses two major issues that were addressed at the Council and explains how the Catholic Church approached these issues.

Text Focus: Pages 121–125

Discussion Questions:

1. When and where did the Council of Trent occur?
2. Why was the Council of Trent called?
3. What have you heard about the Council of Trent? Did you/do you have some of the same preconceived notions about the Council of Trent that Bishop Barron outlined?
4. What were the two biggest issues addressed at the Council of Trent? Why were these issues chosen?
5. What does the Council of Trent say about Original Sin? How does this address what was concerning to Martin Luther and other reformers?
6. What does the Council of Trent say about justification? How does this address what was concerning to Martin Luther and other reformers?

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