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Catholic Beliefs
In this Roman Catholic beliefs worksheet, middle schoolers complete a graphic organizer that requires them to describe important historical figures, sacraments, liturgical seasons, and creed.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Gospel of Matthew
This is a scholarly explanation of the origin and content of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. 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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Catholic Encyclopedia: Zionists
Provides history of the Zionist movement to segregate the Jewish people as a nation. Also discusses the Zionism in relation to Orthodox Judaism. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be...
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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...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Mixed Marriage
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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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Catherine of Siena
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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Catholic Encyclopedia: Luteran Religion
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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Catholic Encyclopedia: Huron Indians
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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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Most Blessed Trinity
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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Catholic Encyclopedia: Dutch Reformed Church
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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Catholic Encyclopedia: Mormonism
This article on the Mormonism provides information on the religion's founder (Joseph Smith), holy book, (the "Book of Mormon"), and basic tenets. Also included is a history of Mormonism and the Mormon people, including an overview of the...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Oratorio
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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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Hildegard
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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Catholic Encyclopedia: Theocracy
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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Catholic Encyclopedia: Blaise Pascal
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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Catholic Encyclopedia: Whether God Exists?
Excerpt of famous passage in Aquinas's "Summa Theologica" in which he presents his five proofs for God's existence. This influential primary text should be of historical interest to anyone studying philosophy of religion. Please note...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Gospel and Gospels
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...