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The History Cat

The History Cat: Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Martin Luther, a German monk in the sixteenth century who spoke out about the abuses of the Roman Catholic Church. He also used the printing press, which had been recently invented, to spread his ideas more widely and thus...
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Ohio State University

Osu History Teaching Institute: Galileo and the Scientific Method

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson focuses on the Scientific Method and the nature of Galileo's conflict with authorities in the Roman Catholic Church.
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Other

Catholic Educator's Resource Center

For Students 9th - 10th
A great portal site for Catholic educators, provideding articles and links on many different areas of Catholicism.
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Other

The Gnostic Society Library: The Acts of Peter and the Twelve Apostles

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the book from the new testament. It is one of the oldest copies available. It was found as part of the Nag Hammadi library.
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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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Other

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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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: First Banning of Henry Iv

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the original text of Gregory VII's first order to excommunicate Henry IV.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Second Banning of Henry Iv

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the original text of Gregory VII's second order to excommunicate Henry IV.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Gregory of Nyssa: Life of Macrina

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of Gregory's book on his sister, Macrina. The book was written during the 4th century.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Deacons

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the origins, history and liturgical role of the deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. This site includes links to sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Archbishop

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the history and role of the Archbishop in the hierarchical structure of the Roman Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Cardinal

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at this high office of the Roman Catholic Church. It is the cardinals that will elect a Pope when necessary. 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: Cathedra

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the cathedra, or throne, that is symbolic of the Bishop's role of leadership in the Roman Catholic Church. This site includes links to sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an overview from The New Advent of the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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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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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Society of the Sisters of St. Ursula

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the history of the Society of the Sisters of St. Ursula of the Blessed Virgin, a religious order of women, often referred to as the Ursuline Sisters. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Catechism for Parish Priests

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a primary source document of a catechism issued by the Council of Trent to Catholic priests to ensure their orthodoxy and prevent the spread of heresy.
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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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Other

El Salvador's Coffee

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you'll find a history of coffee exportation and plantation life in El Salvador. You can also find a general overview of El Salvador including government, geography, religion, labor, and culture.
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Kansas State

Kansas State University: Medieval Christian Scholasticism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents the aims and methods of Medieval Christian Scholasticism, describing how the philosophy was influenced by Thomas Aquinas and then presenting a brief history of the term.
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Catholic Online

Catholic Online: St. Ursula

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short biography of St. Ursula, martyred for not surrendering her virginity.
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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: Luteran Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and detailed description of Lutheran Religion Gives a long history of the evolution of Lutheran Religion from the time of the Protestant Reformation. Includes information on the Lutheran Churches today, their beliefs, and their...