Mission in the Age of Mission in the Age of Discovery (1492-1773)Discovery (1492-1773)

Why 1492?Why 1492?

►““Discovery” of the “New World” by Discovery” of the “New World” by Christian EuropeChristian Europe

► In Spain the In Spain the reconquistareconquista from the from the MuslimsMuslims

Why 1773?

►Suppression of the Jesuits►Enlightenment forces in Europe►Internal European interreligious

conflict

Prior to 1492

►1442 Council of Florence1442 Council of FlorenceJews and pagans “outside the Jews and pagans “outside the

ChurchChurchno salvation”no salvation”

►1453 Fall of Constantinople1453 Fall of Constantinople

Missionary Response IMissionary Response I

►PatronatoPatronato Royal Patronage Royal Patronage

world divided betweenworld divided between

Spain and PortugalSpain and Portugal►Rights and responsibilities for Rights and responsibilities for

missionary taskmissionary task►Cross follows commerceCross follows commerce►Salamanca School Francisco de Salamanca School Francisco de

VittoriaVittoria

ReformationsReformations

►Protestant ReformationProtestant Reformation►Catholic ReformationCatholic Reformation

Ignatius of Loyola – JesuitsIgnatius of Loyola – Jesuits

Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila

John of the CrossJohn of the Cross

Use of word MISSIONUse of word MISSION

PhilippinesPhilippines

►Magellan 1521Magellan 1521►Legazpi 1565 Cebu and 1571 ManilaLegazpi 1565 Cebu and 1571 Manila►Baptisms only in 1570Baptisms only in 1570►Requirements for BaptismRequirements for Baptism►No mass baptismsNo mass baptisms►Languages of the peopleLanguages of the people►Synod of Manila 1582-1586Synod of Manila 1582-1586► Justice demanded Justice demanded

Missionary Response IIMissionary Response II

►1622 Congregation for the Propagation 1622 Congregation for the Propagation of the Faithof the Faith

►MEPMEP►Vicars ApostolicVicars Apostolic► Instruction of 1659Instruction of 1659

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Francis

Xavier