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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BBC

Bbc: Mary, Queen of Scots

For Students 3rd - 8th
Poor Mary, Queen of Scots. Read about her life as Queen of a religiously divided country and find out how that affected her reign and death. Archived.
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Scholastic

Scholastic News: The Pope Resigns

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Pope Benedict XVI surprised people around the world by announcing his resignation as Pope. This article presents information about the papacy and the process of selecting a new Pope.
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Flannery O'connor

For Students 9th - 10th
This lengthy biographical article discusses O'Connor's works and life, and includes a suggested reading list.
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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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BBC

Bbc History: British History: Tudors: Mary, Queen of Scots, and Bothwell

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that tells of new historical evidence of Mary's plotting with her lover James Hepburn, the Earl of Bothwell. Archived.
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Britain Express

Britain Express: History: Tudor: Act of Supremacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the Act of Supremacy (as established in both 1534 and 1559) that would "firmly establish the English monarch as the official head of the Church of England."
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Britannia History: Glastonbury Abbey

For Students 9th - 10th
Background information on the history of the Glastonbury Abbey and the explorations of Joseph of Arimathea.
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The Vatican: Baptism and Christian Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Vatican contains the Roman Catholic Church's view and attitude towards the sacrament of Baptism and does so through a Papal letter in preparation for the Jubilee.

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