The Jesuits were a religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola in the 16th century. They were devoted to the spread of the Catholic faith and the promotion of the seven sacraments. The Jesuits believed that salvation was achieved through faith and good works, and that the seven sacraments were essential for a person to receive grace and be saved. They taught that faith alone was not enough, and that good works were necessary to receive God's grace. This teaching was in line with the Protestant Reformation, which emphasized the importance of faith and good works in salvation.
