Jesuits

The Society of Jesus, more commonly known as the Jesuits are a religious order in the Catholic Church. They were established by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Members have to take vows of poverty, chastity, obedience to Christ, and obedience to the Pope. Jesuits are one of the most well known religious orders in the Catholic Church. They are also the largest order. 

Sacerdotalism

Sacerdotalism is the belief that a priest is an essential mediator between Christ and His Church. People cannot go to God by themselves but must go through a Priest. A Priest is necessary whether it is through receiving Eucharist, Reconciliation, or Anointing of the Sick. 

 

Transubstantiation

Transubstantiation is the term used for the conversion from the bread and wine to the Body and Blood of Jesus. It is the change of the substance but not the accidents. The accidents are the physical properties and the substance is what it truly is.  Many Protestant Churches believe in consubstantiation. This is the belief that  Christ is around it but that it is not his true body and blood.

Source of Salvation

Many people question the source of salvation in the Catholic Church. Whether by faith alone, faith and works, or only works. According to the Bible one is saved by faith and works. One must believe in Christ and also work to be like him.

Schism

Schism has had a profound effect on the Catholic Church. Schism is the separation from the Church due to no longer accepting the authority of the Pope. The two largest schisms in the Catholic Church are the Orthodox Churches and the Protestant Churches. Schism hurts the Church and is considered the greatest wound against unity. This is because it usually involves a large group of people leaving the Church at once.