Curated OER
Catholic Beliefs
In this Roman Catholic beliefs worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer that requires them to describe important historical figures, sacraments, liturgical seasons, and creed.
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Comparing the Confessional traditions that Emerge from the Reformation
Ninth graders examine the Protestant Reformation. In this World History instructional activity, 9th graders research various places of worship. Students comapre and contrast the different sects of religion that resulted from...
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Conscience, Sin, and Correction
Twelfth graders consider the structure of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. In this morality lesson, 12th graders examine the 95 Theses of Martin Luther and determine his reason for writing them. Students also discuss the...
Curated OER
Catholicism
Students explore the precepts of the Catholic faith. In this Catholicism lesson, students discuss the basic beliefs of Catholicism and the responsibilities of the pope.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Puritan Massachusetts: Theocracy or Democracy?
Was Puritan society governed as more of a theocracy or democracy? After comparing and contrasting a series of primary source documents, middle and high schoolers form small groups and debate the question.
Curated OER
The Impact of The Sacking of Rome on The English Reformation
Students explain the Sacking of Rome as a major event marking the culmination of the Renaissance Papacy. They explain the divorce of Henry VIII from Catherine of Aragon as the beginning of the English Reformation.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Absolution
In this entry for Absolution, the Sacrament of Penance is dicussed. This article was written from a Catholic point of view. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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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...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Holy Orders
Excellent research article on the history, theology, and praxis of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. This article was written from a Catholic point of view. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Baptismal Font
A history of the Baptismal font. This article includes archaeological information as well as canon law and praxis. This article is written with a Catholic perspective. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Priest
This article takes a look at the nature and background of priests in the Roman Catholic tradition. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
Other
Catholic Answers: How to Become a Catholic
An article about the steps that one must take in order to be confirmed into the Catholic Church when one has been baptized into another faith.
Other
Personal Site: The Missal
A nice description of the Catholic Mass as it was practiced during the Medieval period in Europe. The central event of the Mass was the Eucharist. The "Missal" refers to the complete service book for the mass.
Other
Catholic Answers: Infant Baptism
A review of the teaching of the Orthodox Church on the matter of infant baptism. Presents the historical and Biblical basis for this teaching.
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Catholic Kids
Catholic Kids provides students with resources revolving around the traditional Catholic prayers and the Holy Rosary, along with links to some favorite Catholic web sites and fun stuff for kids.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Priesthood
This is an extensive article about the history, theology and practice of priests. Content includes a focus on the Pagan Priesthood, Jewish Priesthood, and Christian Priesthood. Biblical perspectives are included. Please note that ?The...
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U.s. Conference of Catholic Bishops: Test Your Knowledge: Confirmation
Test your knowledge of Church teaching by taking this quiz on the sacrament of confirmation.
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Catholic Answers: Confirmation
Find a list of quotations about the sacrament of confirmation compiled from the work of Church Fathers and early Christian writers.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Baptism
Extremely thorough site exploring the history and rituals of baptism in the Christian Church. Content includes a focus on what the Church says about baptism, what it means to be baptized, the various forms of baptism, where and when...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Sacraments
This site gives a description of the seven Sacraments (or Mysteries) of the Orthodox Church: The Eucharist, Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia?...
University of Calgary
The Protestant Reformation
Resource presents the Protestant Reformation in brief outline form from "Background" to "Roman Catholic Reformation."