Organizer
Curated OER

Catholic Beliefs

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Roman Catholic beliefs worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer that requires them to describe important historical figures, sacraments, liturgical seasons, and creed.
Writing
Curated OER

7th Grade World Religions Research Worksheet

For Students 7th
A perfect resource to guide your young research analysts as they dive into a paper about any one of the major world religions. It includes very basic questions that pertain to the information necessary to compose a good expository paper...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparing the Confessional traditions that Emerge from the Reformation

For Teachers 9th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Catholicism

For Teachers 6th - 9th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Conscience, Sin, and Correction

For Teachers 12th
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...
Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Puritan Massachusetts: Theocracy or Democracy?

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Impact of The Sacking of Rome on The English Reformation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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.
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Holy Orders

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Baptismal Font

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Blessed Eucharist as a Sacrament

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist from a Catholic point of view. Very detailed. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Absolution

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Moral and Canonical Aspects of Marriage

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Extreme Unction

For Students 9th - 10th
Catholic encyclopedia entry for the ritual sacrament of anointing of the sick. 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...
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Mixed Marriage

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Unknown Type
Other

U.s. Conference of Catholic Bishops: Test Your Knowledge: Confirmation

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of Church teaching by taking this quiz on the sacrament of confirmation.
Website
Other

Catholic Answers: Confirmation

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a list of quotations about the sacrament of confirmation compiled from the work of Church Fathers and early Christian writers.
Website
Other

Catholic Kids

For Students 2nd - 8th
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.
Website
Other

Catholic Answers: How to Become a Catholic

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Graphic
Curated OER

Catholic Sacraments: Anointing of the Sick

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A priest blessing a man in a disaster zone
Graphic
Curated OER

Catholic Sacraments Holy Orders

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A bishop making a man a priest
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Baptism

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Sacraments

For Students 9th - 10th
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?...
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Confirmation

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia entry for the sacrament of confirmation that describes confirmation from a pre-Vatican II perspective. The entry is transcribed from an edition of the "Catholic Encyclopedia" published in 1908 and, consequently, does not...
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Priesthood

For Students 9th - 10th
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...