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The Pew Forum: Changing Faiths: Latinos and the Transformation of Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of a survey taken (in 2007) of American Latinos showing how they are "transforming" the American religious landscape through traditional and non-traditional religious practices. The full report is available at the bottom of the...
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The Vatican: Pentecost Vigil: Homily of His Holiness John Paul Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Homily on the Vigil of Pentecost from Pope John Paul II. (10 June 2000)
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BBC

Bbc: Cbbc Newsround: Guides: The Pope

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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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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Scholastic

Scholastic News: A Pope From South America

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article is about the election of the new Pope, who is the first Pope from South America.
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University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame: Specimen Pages From the Summa Theologica of St. Thomas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Notre Dame provides an easy guide to understanding the complex Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas. It does not cover all of his work, but the main tenets such as Aquinas's views on the Scripture and...
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University at Buffalo

Suny: University at Buffalo: Work in the Writings of St. Francis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site evaluates at how Saint Francis of Assisi viewed work and physical labor. It takes a look at physical labor and how it was viewed in monastic life, and then takes a closer look at the views of Saint Francis.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: Church for Sale

For Students 9th - 10th
Wide Angle video reports on the sale of The Sacred Heart Church in central Limerick, Ireland as the influence of the Catholic Church on Irish society dwindles. [3:21]
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Other

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: Encyclical: On Liberalism & Religious Indifferentism

For Students 9th - 10th
An 1832 letter from the Pope to Catholic leaders, condemning the revolutionary acts within Italy and encoraging support of the traditional church and state authorities.
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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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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Cardinal Bernardin: In Memoriam

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript of a newscast after Cardinal Bernardin's death. Includes facts about him and responses to his life from many prominent Catholics. Click over to the interview with him by Clarence Page.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Reginald of Durham

For Students 9th - 10th
This article presents the life of a merchant from Europe during the 12th Century.
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Other

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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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: 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: 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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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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Bill Carson

The Pilgrims and the Puritans

For Students 9th - 10th
Exactly what is the difference between Pilgrims and Puritans? Find out here in this short article.
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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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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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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cranach, Law and Gospel (Law and Grace)

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Law and the Gospel" is the single most influential image of the Lutheran Reformation. It represents Lucas Cranach's pictorial translation of Martin Luther's unique understanding of salvation. The painting interprets the roles of...
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Other

Encyclical of Pope Gregory Xvi on Civil Obedience

For Students 9th - 10th
A letter/Encyclical from Pope Gregory XVI to the Catholic leadership of Poland condemning their revolutionary uprising and asking them to submit to their monarch.