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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Catholics & the 20th Century

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Humanities Center essay discusses the movement of American Roman Catholicism into mainstream culture from a historical perspective.
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CNN

Cnn en Espanol: Week of 4 28 14: Papa Francisco Proclama Santos

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Article reports on the recent canonization of two prior Popes by the current Pope Francis.
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Catholic Education Resource Center: Gatsby's Epitaph: F. Scott Fitzgerald

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy article that looks at Fitzgerald and his work from a Catholic perspective.
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Patheos Library: Religion Library: Eastern Orthodoxy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read here about the history and development of the Eastern Orthodox Church and discover its differences between Catholicism and Protestantism. Sacred texts are also discussed.
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Scholastic

Scholastic News: The Pope Resigns

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Pope Benedict XVI surprised people around the world by announcing his resignation as Pope. This article presents information about the papacy and the process of selecting a new Pope.
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Seton Hall University: Toleration and Religious Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay from the Seton Hall University describes the transition from intolerance of Catholics to religious liberty in America.
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The Vatican: Baptism and Christian Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Vatican contains the Roman Catholic Church's view and attitude towards the sacrament of Baptism and does so through a Papal letter in preparation for the Jubilee.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Medals Withdrawn After Spelling Mistake

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Brief article reports that a papal medal commemorating Pope Francis' first year has been withdrawn after a spelling mistake on the medal was discovered.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Who Will Be Chosen as the Next Pope?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the process for selecting the next Pope.
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CNN

Cnn: Pope Urges China to Allow Religious Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN provides an article about The Catholic Church in China.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: St. John the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
A long essay about St. John that details his relationship with Jesus and the disciples. It also discusses his life and missionary work.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: St. Simon, Surnamed the Zealot, Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
A helpful introduction to Simon the Zealot, which also includes a discussion of his name.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: The Conversion of St. Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of Christians, to Paul, the disciple to the Gentiles.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: The Road to Damascus

For Students 9th - 10th
This article relates the dramatic conversion of St. Paul.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Saint Paul Apostle to the Gentiles

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of the life and ministry of Saint Paul. Includes information on his conversion and his missions.
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Global Catholic Network

Saint Anselm of Canterbury; Archbishop, Doctor of the Church

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting account of St. Anselm's life and religious significance. Includes selections of his work.
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Global Catholic Network

Ewtn: The History of Passiontide and Holy Week

For Students 9th - 10th
A long account of the origins of Holy Week, which includes details about traditions associated with observing the specific days within Holy Week.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Absolute Pacifism?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the issue of pacifism from a Catholic perspective.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Saint Bede Confessor, Doctor of the Church

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of St. Bede, followed by the preface to the "Ecclesiastical History of England" and another excerpt in modern English.

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