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Twenty and Ten
Fourth graders examine moral choices faced by Gentiles during the Holocaust and the role of the rescuer.
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Is There Any Such Thing As A Just War?
Students examine the Just War theory, examine a specific example of what is commonly considered to have been a Just War, develop their own moral viewpoints on war, and relate their beliefs to current international situations.
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Conscience, Sin, and Correction
Twelfth graders consider the structure of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. In this morality lesson, 12th graders examine the 95 Theses of Martin Luther and determine his reason for writing them. Students also discuss the...
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What's Right and Wrong? Moral Messages in Art
Young scholars explore the Steen and Mount paintings and their presentation of moral issues. They discuss ethical debates in society today and write a short position paper on an issue raised by the paintings or in the discussion. They...
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Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find": Who's the Real Misfit?
Learners discuss the characteristics of the literary genre known as "Southern Gothic". They write an analysis of the short story, "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor.
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Doctor Faustus - Essay Questions
In this literature instructional activity, students respond to 16 short answer and essay questions about Marlowe's Doctor Faustus. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find": Who's the Real Misfit?
High schoolers read and analyze the short story, "A Good Man Is Hard to Find," by Flannery O'Connor. They write a one-page response, explore various websites, take an online interactive journey, and write a final assessment paper.
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Vocations: Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Students review virtues lived by the saints. They listen as the teacher describes the process by which a person is named a saint. Students generate a list of gifts and talents, and ways a person could use those talents in a positive,...
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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Always Our Children
This is the text of a letter from the U.S. Catholic Bishops on the dignity and pastoral aspects of homosexual persons.
Global Catholic Network
Global Catholic Network: Absolute Pacifism?
This article looks at the issue of pacifism from a Catholic perspective.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Moral Theology
This is an extensive article dealing with Catholic moral theology. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Conscience
This is an overview of the Catholic understanding of the human conscience as a guide to making moral decisions. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Consciousness
This article looks at the Catholic understanding of consciousness in human beings and its relationship to moral decision-making. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Examination of Conscience
This rticle looks at the traditional Catholic understanding of the necessity to examine one's conscience to ascertain moral culpability. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Capital Punishment
This article looks at the issue of capital punishment (the death penalty) from a Catholic perspective. This site includes links to other sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...