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University of Pennsylvania

Project Guttenberg: History of Catholic Church 1450 to 1787

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text (Vol. 1) of a 1914 history of the Catholic Church and its role in European history from the Renaissance to the French Revolution. Click the Author's link to access Vol. 2.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Middle Ages for Kids: Catholic Church and Cathedrals

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the Catholic Church and Cathedrals during the Middle Ages and Medieval times on this site. The site describes the pope and his bishops as powerful and wealthy men
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The Faith of the Armenian Church

For Students 9th - 10th
This site examines Christology from the Armenian perspective. It is interesting to note the major differences between the Armenian Christology and that of the Roman Catholic Church concerning "Earthly Religious Authority".
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Prayer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The New Advent is an overview of prayer in the history, tradition and life of the Catholic Church. This article also includes types of prayer. This article was written from a Catholic point of view. Please note that "The...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Moral and Canonical Aspects of Marriage

For Students 9th - 10th
This New Advent article reviews the various aspects of the sacrament of Marriage from the point of view of the canon law of the Catholic Church. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Absolution

For Students 9th - 10th
In this entry for Absolution, the Sacrament of Penance is dicussed. This article was written from a Catholic point of view. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Resource Center the Christian Churches

For Students 9th - 10th
Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...
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Catholic pages.com: St. Jude Thaddeus, Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the life and work of St. Jude Thaddeus, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. He is credited by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of lost causes. This site includes links to sites with related information.
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The Vatican: The Holy Father

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for the Vatican, the headquarters for the Roman Catholic Church. Includes information on the Vatican Library, home to thousands of historic documents, the Vatican museums, and historical and current information on the Popes...
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Franciscan Media: St. Anthony Messenger

For Students 9th - 10th
St. Anthony Messenger is the magazine for American Catholics. Up-to-the-minute news on the Catholic Church, its teachings, and doctrines.
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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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Catholic Exchange

For Students 9th - 10th
A very large resource with dozens of channels and articles all realted to the Catholic faith. In addition, there are a large number of columnists listed.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Mixed Marriage

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry on the marriage of a Catholic to a person from another religious tradition. This article was written from a Catholic point of view. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should...
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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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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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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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Catholic Kids

For Students 2nd - 8th
Catholic Kids provides students with resources revolving around the traditional Catholic prayers and the Holy Rosary, along with links to some favorite Catholic web sites and fun stuff for kids.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Pope John Paul Ii: Ordinatio Sacerdotalis

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Pope's declaration that only men can be ordained in the Roman Catholic Church as priests. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Holy Spirit

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The New Advent takes a detailed look at The Holy Spirit through the Catholic Church. It also looks at the Catholic Dogma on the Holy Spirit. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Easter Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Easter and its importance in the liturgical celebrations of the Catholic Church. A great overview of the meaning and message of Easter. Please note that The Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference source and should...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Monotheism

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from The New Advent looks at Monotheism in great detail, through the Catholic Church. 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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Elizabeth i.org: The Elizabethan Church

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of the Church and Church policies under Queen Elizabeth I. Provides links to background information and other facts about the church.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Alcuin

For Students 9th - 10th
This Catholic Encyclopedia site offers a very good biography of Alcuin, with extensive information on his work as an educator, a scholar, a theologian, and a liturgist of the 8th century. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a...
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U.s. Conference of Catholic Bishops: Test Your Knowledge: Confirmation

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of Church teaching by taking this quiz on the sacrament of confirmation.