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Letter to the Pope from Henry VIII
In this "Letter to the Pope" template worksheet, students fill in the blanks with details that Henry VIII might have written to the Pope regarding his separation from his wife.
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Religion: Great Schism Debate
Students examine the Great Schism in the Roman Catholic Church and research the positions of the three popes. The three groups research their popes' positions and then hold a debate. Students write position papers about the Great Schism.
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Mea Culpa
Students investigate Pope Benedict XVI's apology for offending Muslims and examine other papal apologies. Students investigate and report on other modern examples of papal apologies, and determine how their apologies were accepted by the...
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Catholicism
Students explore the precepts of the Catholic faith. In this Catholicism lesson, students discuss the basic beliefs of Catholicism and the responsibilities of the pope.
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Letter to the Pope from Henry VIII
In this "Letter to the Pope" template worksheet, students fill in the blanks with details that Henry VIII might have written to the Pope regarding his separation from his wife.
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Discernment
Students are encouraged to have a sense of the importance of being able to make wise choices. They discuss alcohol abuse and crime and safety. Students comprehend the nature and consequences of anti-social behaviour. They recognize...
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John Paul II: Statesman of Faith
Students view a documentary on Pop John Paul II. He is the spiritual leader of almost one billion people worldwide and beloved ambassador of peace to untold millions more. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and create a...
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Popes in the 12th 18th Centuries
Biographies of the Popes governing the Roman Catholic Church in the 12th-18th centuries. Entries range from minimal to very extensive.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: List of Popes
This resource gives a list of popes from the 9th century to the present.
CNN
Cnn en Espanol: Week of 4 28 14: Papa Francisco Proclama Santos
In Spanish. Article reports on the recent canonization of two prior Popes by the current Pope Francis.
BBC
Bbc: Cbbc Newsround: Guides: The Pope
Learn more about who the Pope is and what he does through this informational website. Also includes information on how the Pope is chosen and a brief biography of Pope John Paul II.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: The Pope Resigns
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.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: A Pope From South America
This article is about the election of the new Pope, who is the first Pope from South America.
Other
Catechism: The Pope
This site contains the American Translation of the Roman Catholic Catechism. It contains the exact phrase which explains the Official Church's beliefs in the Pope.
Made From Media
Made From History: The 7 Worst Popes in History
Read the stories behind seven Popes with the worst reputations.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Pope John Paul Ii's Complicated Legacy (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan that directs students to online articles about the legacy of Pope John Paul II from which they are required to draw conclusions about his influence on the Catholic Church as well as on the world community.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Medals Withdrawn After Spelling Mistake
Brief article reports that a papal medal commemorating Pope Francis' first year has been withdrawn after a spelling mistake on the medal was discovered.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Who Will Be Chosen as the Next Pope?
Learn about the process for selecting the next Pope.