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Xenos Christian Fellowship: Roman Catholicism

For Students 9th - 10th
History, beliefs, ordinances, and many other details of the Roman Catholic Church, as presented by an evangelical group, Xenos Christian Fellowship.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Rome Reborn: The Vatican Library & Renaissance Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This page chronicles an exhibit hosted by the Library of Congress of manuscripts and documents from the Vatican Library. Includes manuscripts of both a secular and religious nature as well as a detailed history of the Vatican Library....
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Britannia History: Henry Viii

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes Henry VIII's six wives including details of each of the marriages and the Church of England's break with the Roman Catholic Church. Brief description of the effect of his reign on England. Includes links to other sites on...
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Personal Site: The Missal

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice description of the Catholic Mass as it was practiced during the Medieval period in Europe. The central event of the Mass was the Eucharist. The "Missal" refers to the complete service book for the mass.
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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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Catholic pages.com: St. Peter

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a valuable links page from Catholic Pages.com to interesting articles about the life, ministry, and death of St. Peter, the first apostle chosen by Jesus, and traditionally held as the first leader of the Church.
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Britain Express

Britain Express: History: Tudor: Act of Supremacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the Act of Supremacy (as established in both 1534 and 1559) that would "firmly establish the English monarch as the official head of the Church of England."
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: A Prairie Mountain Promenade

For Students 9th - 10th
The Prairie Mountain Regional Museum is a group of historic buildings that portray the history of southwestern Manitoba. You'll find here a one-room school, a Ukrainian Catholic church and an Anglican church, a police museum, settler...
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Catholic pages.com: St. Andrew, Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short biography of St. Andrew, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. This site includes links to sites with related information.
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Britain Express

Britain Express: History: Medieval Britain: Medieval Monasteries in England

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides details on monastery life in Medieval England.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Archdiocese of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short overview of the history and structure of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated 1911.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Deaconesses

For Students 9th - 10th
This article takes a look at the possibility that women served in the role of deacon in the early Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Priest

For Students 9th - 10th
This article takes a look at the nature and background of priests in the Roman Catholic tradition. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Crosier

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the crosier, or pastoral staff, which is symbolic of the office of bishop in the Roman Catholic tradition. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholic Missions

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a valuable resource from The New Advent for background information and statistics on Catholic missionary activity in general. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Bishop

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the history and use of the office of Bishop in the Roman Catholic tradition. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Priesthood

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an extensive article about the history, theology and practice of priests. Content includes a focus on the Pagan Priesthood, Jewish Priesthood, and Christian Priesthood. Biblical perspectives are included. Please note that ?The...
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National Archives (UK)

The Standards Site: History at Key Stage 3: Elizabeth I

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This site provides lesson plans and activities designed to engage students in learning about the drama and history of the Elizabethan era.
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The History of Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed history of the Italians and their role in European history.
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Mex Connect

Mex Connect: History of Mexico: The Cristero Rebellion

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an extensive article discussing the problems of church and state in the early 20th century Mexico. It talks about the constitution, Catholicism, government, and revolutions that occured over the issue.
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St. Bede a Biography by Catholic Community Forum

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical note on St. Bede (672-735), the monk, scholar, and author who wrote about history, rhetoric, mathematics, music, astronomy, poetry, grammar, philosophy, hagiography, homiletics, and Bible commentary.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Gregory of Nyssa

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of the Saint, it also provides a good summary of his major writings.
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Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Lacroix, the Transplantation of French Canada: A Challenge to Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on the migration of French Canadians into the New England area and the impact on the area and the Roman Catholic Church. By the Great Depression, nearly a million Canadians of French descent had settled in the United...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Henry Viii

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart examining why Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church including some close procedure activities.

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