1. Introduction Nelson H. Minnich; 2. The organizational structure of the Council of Trent Nelson H. Minnich; 3. Schools of theology at the Council of Trent Christian D. Washburn; 4. Scripture and traditions at the Council of Trent: the fourth and fifth sessions 1546 Wim François; 5. Original sin and justification Michael Root; 6. Sacraments in general, baptism and confirmation John F. Baldovin, S. J.; 7. The sacrament of penance at the Council: innovation as a confirmation of the centuries-old tradition of confession Roberto Rusconi; 8. Presence and sacrifice: the Council of Trent on the eucharist Bruce D. Marshall; 9. Bishops Vincenzo Lavenia; 10. The Tridentine Proposal for the formation of the clergy: the seminaries Simona Negruzzo; 11. Pastoral Care Celeste McNamara; 12. The Decree on Marriage Gabriella Zarri; 13. Reform of the Religious Orders Michael Tavuzzi; 14. Sacred Art Marcia Hall; 15. Sacred Music David Crook; 16. The Papacy and the Application of Conciliar Decrees Agostino Borromeo.