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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Court of Louis Xiv

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University gives a description of life at the court of Louis XIV by Duc Saint-Simon. This account describes the king and the role that his ministers and courtiers played in his life.
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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.
Handout
Society of Archbishop Justus

Simon and Jude, Apostles 28 October Nt

For Students 9th - 10th
A short introduction to the life, ministry, and significance of Simon and his connection with Jude.
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Other

Rowan University: Simon and Jude, Apostles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives some information on the apostles St. Simon the Zealot and St. Jude. Although not much is known about either of these men, there is some general information here, as well as Scripture references.
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Other

The Vatican Official Homepage: Saints

For Students 9th - 10th
An index of of saints canonized during the pontificate of John Paul II. Search by date or scroll down a clickable list. Most entries include both a portrait and a full biography, but some bios have yet to be translated into English.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Simon the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the life and ministry of Simon the Apostle (not to be confuse with Simon Peter). Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...