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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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Catholic Online

Catholic Online: St. Mary Magdalene De Pazzi

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Catholic Online tells the story about St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, a 16th century Carmelite nun.
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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

Some Straight Answers About the Orthodox Church

For Students 9th - 10th
In this website, the writer truly gives "Straight Answers" regarding the Orthodox Church, her doctrinal difference with The Roman Catholic church, her claim to True Apostolic Succession, and, more importantly, an explanation of her...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Religion in Medieval Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed description of the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages and the power that it wielded. Summarizes some of the customs and beliefs, and takes a look at the life of a medieval monk.
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Ireland Information

Land and People Religion (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A breakdown of Ireland's population according to religious affiliation. A brief background of the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland, the Presbyterian Church, and the Methodist Church is provided.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Crosier

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the crosier, or pastoral staff, which is symbolic of the office of bishop in the Roman Catholic tradition. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Cesar E. Chavez: "The Mexican American and the Church"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a paper that was prepared and presented by Cesar E. Chavez and presented in March 1968 at the Second Annual Mexican Conference in Sacramento, California. In it, he discusses the lack of support from the Catholic parish for the...
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Other

Fisheaters.com: Liturgical Vestments

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the garments/clothes worn by the Catholic priests, bishops and others in the Catholic church hierarchy. Provides nice illustrations on the robes, hats and other items.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an overview from The New Advent of the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. 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: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The New Advent contains information on the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Abraham, in Liturgy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how the Christian relationship to the Jewish patriarch Abraham is celebrated in the liturgical rites 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: Pentacost

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of Pentecost according to the Roman Catholic Church. Includes information on the celebration of Pentecost, its meaning, and traditions that are associated with Pentecost. Please note that ?The Catholic...
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Other

Seton Hall University: Toleration and Religious Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay from the Seton Hall University describes the transition from intolerance of Catholics to religious liberty in America.
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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: Feast of Corpus Christi

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of the Catholic Feast of Corpus Christi - the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
A history and theology of the Catholic Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ. Includes links to related information. 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: Epistles of St. John

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive article looks the the epistles, or letters, of St. John in the Christian Scriptures. 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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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Not Everyone Lived in Castles During the Middle Ages

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Forget the romantic view of the Middle Ages. What was it really like? Lesson plan focuses on exploring the lives of the peasants, craftsmen, and monks. Hyperlinks lead to great illustrations.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Modern Boom Family

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wide Angle video explores the effects of economic prosperity and secularization on family structure and beliefs in Ireland.
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Rice University

Galileo Project: Inquisition

For Students 9th - 10th
The Galileo Project provides a broad overview of the Inquisition, a legal institution in the Catholic Church charged with the eradication of heresies.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Martin Luther, a German monk in the sixteenth century who spoke out about the abuses of the Roman Catholic Church. He also used the printing press, which had been recently invented, to spread his ideas more widely and thus...
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Protestant Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
History Guide provides a lecture on the Protestant Reformation during the European Renaissance.
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Scholastic

Scholastic News: A Pope From South America

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article is about the election of the new Pope, who is the first Pope from South America.

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