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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
During the religious upheavals of the 16th century, a body of men and women called Puritans sought to reform the Established Church of England from within. Essentially, they demanded that the rituals and structures associated with Roman...
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Northern Illinois University

National Campaign Materials 1840 1840: Political Culture: Nativism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an article about pre-Civil War nativism as it was fueled by anti-immigrant groups and anti-Catholicism.
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Mex Connect

Mex Connect: History of Mexico: The Cristero Rebellion

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an extensive article discussing the problems of church and state in the early 20th century Mexico. It talks about the constitution, Catholicism, government, and revolutions that occured over the issue.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biography of a Mohawk Indian woman who converted to Catholicism. She is recognized by the Church as a saint. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Other

Liberation Theology and Land Reform

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an explanation of the Liberation Theology movement that swept through Latin American Catholicism to liberate the poor from economic and social oppression.
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Georgetown University

Georgetown: Putting a Human Face on the Domestic Slave Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit will introduce students to the history of the domestic slave trade through the lens of the "GU272," the community of people sold south by the Maryland Jesuits in 1838 to help finance Georgetown College. This unit consists of...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Chaldeans

For Students 9th - 10th
Today the term "Chaldean" is used to refer to a branch of the Nestorian Orthodox church that became affiliated with Rome while preserving its liturgical language and ecclesiastical customs. For example, Chaldean priests, unlike their...
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Other

The Cistercians in Yorkshire Project

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that displays five Yorkshire Houses and gives the location, history, pictures, and background information of each.
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Hanover College

Hanover College: The Council of Trent

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Hanover College provides researchers with the official documents promulgated by the Council of Trent.
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Article
CNN

Cnn en Espanol: Week of 4 28 14: Papa Francisco Proclama Santos

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Article reports on the recent canonization of two prior Popes by the current Pope Francis.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: Church for Sale

For Students 9th - 10th
Wide Angle video reports on the sale of The Sacred Heart Church in central Limerick, Ireland as the influence of the Catholic Church on Irish society dwindles. [3:21]
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Society of Archbishop Justus

Catherine of Sienna, Reformer and Spiritual Teacher

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of Saint Catherine of Sienna (1347-1380 CE) includes a prayer to her at the bottom of the page.
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Other

Catholic Truth Society: Publishers to the Holy See

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Website offering Catholic books and leaflets for purchase. Resources for young children to adults.
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Other

Catholic News Service

For Students 9th - 10th
The Catholic News Service is a primary news source for the English-language Catholic world press. It publishes daily news briefs and regularly files full-length articles on wide-ranging topics affecting Roman Catholics. Special sections...
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Other

Elizabethi.org: Queen Elizabeth and the Church

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent source for information about Elizabeth I's role in the formation of the Anglican/Episcopalian Church. It includes her religious views and influence.
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TES Global

Tes: Teaching Shakespeare: Religion in Tudor Times

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a slide show that focuses on religion during Tudor times from Henry VIII who was Catholic until 1533 when he broke with the church and from the Protestant Church of England to Elizabeth I in...
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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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Article
Other

Catholic Education Resource Center: Gatsby's Epitaph: F. Scott Fitzgerald

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy article that looks at Fitzgerald and his work from a Catholic perspective.
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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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Website
Other

The Holy House of Loreto

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay written about the history and religious significance of the "Holy House" that is now located in Loreto, Italy.
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Other

Patheos Library: Religion Library: Eastern Orthodoxy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read here about the history and development of the Eastern Orthodox Church and discover its differences between Catholicism and Protestantism. Sacred texts are also discussed.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Italy History and Timeline Overview

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Italy including the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, Renaissance, Catholicism, World War II, and current events on this site.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Miami Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
This Catholic Encyclopedia article gives a very detailed history of the effort to covert the Miami Indians to Catholicism, as well insights into their character. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source...
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Georgetown University

Georgetown: Putting a Human Face on the Domestic Slave Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit will introduce students to the history of the domestic slave trade through the lens of the "GU272," the community of people sold south by the Maryland Jesuits in 1838 to help finance Georgetown College. This unit consists of...

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