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Curated OER

The Protestants vs. The Pope

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the Protestant Reformation. Using a Venn Diagram, they compare and contrast the Protestants to Catholicism. Students read selected pages from their text, write notes, and discuss the information. As a class, they...
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Other

Interactive Bible: Reformation & the Church of England

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Reformation as told by the Church of England.
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Reformation Counter Reformation Beliefs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses how the Reformation and Counter-Reformation affected society. Even though it focuses mainly on religious belief, religion was the cornerstone of early modern European society.
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Primary
Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network:encyclical of Pope Gregory Xvi: Propagation of the Faith

For Students 9th - 10th
An 1840 letter/Encyclical from the Pope to Catholic leaders encouraging them to continue spreading the Catholic faith despite "them" (revolutionary and liberal hinderances).
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Website
University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame: The Inquisition Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of more than 500 original documents from the Spanish Inquisition features the Holy Offices Manual of Instructions and the Index of Banned Books. The introductory information and notes are in English.
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Catholic Online

Catholic Online: St. John the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers St. John the Apostle according to the Catholic Church.
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The Haitian Revolution of 1791 1803

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the first of four linked pages presenting a comprehensive essay on the Haitian Revolution.
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Believe: Counter Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site looks at the Catholic Counter-Reformation in General and in a more advanced view.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Jewish History Sourcebook: Expulsion From Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University gives a detailed and accurate picture of the expulsion and its immediate consequences for Spanish Jewry. It was written in Hebrew by an Italian Jew in April or May, 1495.
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Primary
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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Handout
Catholic Online

Catholic Online: St. John Joseph of the Cross

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers St. John Josephof the Cross in detail according to the Catholic Church.
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Catholic Online

Catholic Online: St. Barnabas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers St. Barnabas in great detail according to the Catholic Church.
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University of Calgary

Isabella I the Catholic

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the University of Calgary History Department's award-winning "European Voyages of Exploration" website. It provides biographical information on Queen Isabella I of Castile and includes several images of Isabella and...
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Website
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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Handout
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: Extreme Unction

For Students 9th - 10th
Catholic encyclopedia entry for the ritual sacrament of anointing of the sick. 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...
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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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Website
Other

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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Website
Britain Express

Britain Express: History: Tudor: Act of Supremacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the Act of Supremacy (as established in both 1534 and 1559) that would "firmly establish the English monarch as the official head of the Church of England."
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Tudor History: Mary I

For Students 9th - 10th
Tudor History offers a brief biography of Mary I, the first child of Henry VIII, who reigned as Queen of England from 1553-1558.
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Other

Queen Elizabeth I: Semper Eadem Always the Same

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Queen Elizabeth I's (1533-1603) tumultuous life, examine portraits of the time period and read primary source documents.
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Website
Other

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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Article
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The Vatican: Baptism and Christian Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Vatican contains the Roman Catholic Church's view and attitude towards the sacrament of Baptism and does so through a Papal letter in preparation for the Jubilee.
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Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain

Si Spain: The Discovery of America

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes the political events that preceded the Spanish to support efforts by Christopher Columbus to head west across the Atlantic.