Curated OER
Writing Exercises: The Byzantine Empire III
Three wonderful questions will help your middle schoolers better understand the Byzantine Empire. They construct short essay responses to each of the three prompts, discuss the schism between the Greek and Roman Catholic church, the...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Absolution
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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The Vatican: The Holy Father
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...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Catholics & the 20th Century
This National Humanities Center essay discusses the movement of American Roman Catholicism into mainstream culture from a historical perspective.
Other
Xenos Christian Fellowship: Roman Catholicism
History, beliefs, ordinances, and many other details of the Roman Catholic Church, as presented by an evangelical group, Xenos Christian Fellowship.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Vatican City State
Comprehensive reference tool that takes you on a virtual trip to the Vatican. Much background details are given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Moral and Canonical Aspects of Marriage
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...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Mexican Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Mexican Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Catholic Exchange
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.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Mother Teresa
A learning module that begins with "Mother Teresa" by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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News Art: Pope John Paul Ii
This site contains links to drawings of Pope John Paul II that have been used in newspapers. Many political cartoons.