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The Gnostic Society Library: Letter of Peter to Philip

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the letter in which Peter is describing the teachings and words of Jesus. This is the earliest version of the letter available, it was found as part of the Nag Hammadi library.
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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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The Gnostic Society Library: The Gospel of Philip

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text, it is also the earliest known version of Philip's gospel. It was part of the Nag Hammadi library.
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The Gnostic Society Library: The Apocryphon of John

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text otherwise known as "The Secret Book of John". This was a "secret" text only intended for Christian priests and is somewhat different from the version in the New Testament.
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Rowan University: Matthias the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This short article deals with the story of St. Matthias, the "13th. Apostle", chosen by the others to replace Judas after his death. This site also contains prayers in his honor.
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Pbs Frontline: The Gospel of Mary

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from the gnostic gospel in which Mary Magdalene is viewed as one of the disciples. She relays how Jesus came to her in a vision.
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Catholic pages.com: St. Andrew, Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short biography of St. Andrew, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. This site includes links to sites with related information.
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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 pages.com: St. Bartholomew

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at what is known about St. Bartholomew, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. This site includes links to sites with related information.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Ascension

For Students 9th - 10th
This page describes the traditional Catholic belief that after His Resurrection from the dead, Jesus was taken, in both body and soul, into heaven. Includes links to related information. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Transfiguration

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes and interprets the Biblical event in which Jesus took three of His apostles up a mountain and was "divinely transfigured" in front of them. Contains links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
A history and theology of the Catholic Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ. Includes links to related information. 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: St. Stephen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells the story of the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen. St. Stephen was a deacon in the early Church murdered for his belief in Jesus Christ. This site also includes links to sites with related information. Please note that...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Thomas the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the life and gives the traditions surrounding St. Thomas, one of Jesus' twelve apostles. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Epistles of St. Peter

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the authorship and evolution of the epistles (or letters) of St. Peter which appear in the Christian Scriptures (New Testament). Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Tomb of St. Peter

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from The New Advent discusses the whereabouts of the tomb of the apostle, St. Peter. It traces his life, teachings and death in Rome. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Matthias

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the calling of St. Matthias as the "replacement" apostle. He was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot to return the number of apostles to twelve. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Mark

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the life and work of St. Mark, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and an evangelist, or author, of a Gospel. 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: Gospel of St. Luke

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very thorough examination of the Gospel written by St. Luke in the Christian Scriptures. 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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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Epistles of St. John

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive article looks the the epistles, or letters, of St. John in the Christian Scriptures. 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: Gospel of St. John

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive artlicle looks at the Gospel attributed to St. John. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.