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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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Other

Commonweal (A Review of Religion, Politics, and Culture)

For Students 9th - 10th
Home on the web of "Commonweal," a sophisticated and influential journal of opinion edited by lay American Catholics.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Catholic Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Catholic Reformation that occurred in response to the Protestant Reformation. Learn how the Jesuit society rose out of the Catholic Church to help change the image of the church and bring people back. The Jesuits focused on...
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Other

Catholic Encyclopedia: Ecclesiastical Music

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains much information on Catholic church music and its background. Lots of reading but great content and great resource material.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Catherine of Siena

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of Catherine of Sienna (1347-1380 CE) includes links to information about many significant people or terms. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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Geographic

Mexico Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description and analysis of religion in Mexico, with some statistics and trends provided.
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Other

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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Primary
American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: John F. Kennedy: Houston Ministerial Association Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video (4:59] of Presidential Candidate John F. Kennedy address to the Houston Ministerial Association on September 12, 1960, at the Rice Hotel in Houston, TX, where he discussed his Catholic religion and what...
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University of Victoria (Canada)

Internet Shakespeare Editions: The Catholics Under Elizabeth

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examines the treatment of Catholics during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Luteran Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and detailed description of Lutheran Religion Gives a long history of the evolution of Lutheran Religion from the time of the Protestant Reformation. Includes information on the Lutheran Churches today, their beliefs, and their...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Huron Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
This Catholic Encyclopedia entry was written in 1910 and contains a very complete history of the Huron, as well as in-depth looks at their religion, way of life, and even their personalities as a People. Please note that ?The Catholic...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Most Blessed Trinity

For Students 9th - 10th
This site answers some questions about the trinity. In doing so, it explains the Trinity in whole. It is a Catholic web site, but can be used for most Christian religions also. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Dutch Reformed Church

For Students 9th - 10th
Short description of what is considered a reformed church. Followed by a detailed essay on the Dutch Reformed Church. 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: Oratorio

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive explanation and history of the term oratorio. Please note that The Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Hildegard

For Students 9th - 10th
Exerpt from the Catholic Encyclopedia about St. Hildegard. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Theocracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed encyclopedia entry about the origins of theocracy. The Catholic Encyclopedia takes a Judeo-Christian perspective in tracing this history and does not comment on Muslim or other theocracies. Please note that The Catholic...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Blaise Pascal

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent discussion of the life and work of this great scientist and mathematician. Describes his range of interests and notes his many contributions. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Gospel and Gospels

For Students 9th - 10th
Intelligent look at the Gospels, from an explanation on the titles to the classifications and inconsistencies among them. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Other

Interdisciplinary Encyclopedia of Religion and Science: Agnosticism

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholarly article on agnosticism explains its philosophical underpinnings, Kant's thinking on the subject, and the Catholic viewpoint.
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Other

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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PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Gospel of Thomas

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the gospel which includes over 100 sayings of Jesus as taken down by Didymos Judas Thomas.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: St. Catherine of Sienna, Virgin

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of St. Catherine of Sienna (1347-1380 CE) closes with a commentary on the differences between saints and ordinary people.
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Irelands Eye

The Curse of Cromwell

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of religious struggles during the mid-1600's in Ireland between the Catholics of Ireland and Protestants from England, led by Oliver Cromwell.

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