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Gateways

Teaching the Easter Story

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
If you are looking for a secular approach to teaching about Easter, this may just be the resource for you. Pupils read a paraphrased text depicting the last supper, arrest, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible,...
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Other

Web Bible Encyclopedia: Pontius Pilate

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a look at the role that Pilate played in the crucifixion of Jesus.
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Other

The Cross of Jesus Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
A site from an ecumenical Christian community that collects the writings of early church fathers on the cross of Jesus, along with meditations and hymns on the same subject.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the traditional Catholic devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated in solemnity on Good Friday. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Passion of Jesus Christ in the Four Gospels

For Students 9th - 10th
Reviews the account of Jesus' suffering and death (which Catholics observe on Good Friday), from the perspective of each of the four Gospels. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Pontius Pilate

For Students 9th - 10th
This open-source encyclopedic site gives some information on his governorship of Judea and his involvement with the crucifixion of Jesus.
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Other

Daily Bible Study: Pontius Pilate

For Students 9th - 10th
Daily Bible Study offers a biography of Pontius Pilate, the sixth Roman governor of Judea. Focuses mainly on his dealings with Jesus, whom he eventually condemned to die.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Way of the Cross

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains a traditional Catholic devotional - the Way or Stations of the Cross - one way the faithful remember what happened to Jesus on Good Friday. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Dissecting the Sermon on the Mount

For Students 9th - 10th
Two part analysis of The Sermon on the Mount. Very indepth and intellectual information given. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Good Friday

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives the theological significance, history and liturgical practices of this major Christian feast. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Mary Magdalene

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Bible Tutor provides a brief overview of Mary Magdalene with biblical references to the information we know about her life. Links are also provided for additional information on related people.