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Catholic Encyclopedia: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information about 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 of...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Uruguay

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The New Advent gives information about 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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Catholic Encyclopedia: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The New Advent gives information about 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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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Anthanasian Creed

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and detailed account of the Athanasian Creed and its use in the Roman Catholic Church. Before and after the Creed, there is information about its history, meaning, and controversy. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
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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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Catholic Encyclopedia: John Knox

For Students 9th - 10th
This website, rom the Catholic Encyclopedia, describes the life and history of the Scottish preacher, John Knox. Includes his early life at Edinburgh, his geneology, and his ecclesiastical rise to prominence as a reformer. Knox was a...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Theocracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed encyclopedia entry about the origins of theocracy. The Catholic Encyclopedia takes a Judeo-Christian perspective in tracing this history and does not comment on Muslim or other theocracies. Please note that The Catholic...
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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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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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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Stephen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells the story of the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen. St. Stephen was a deacon in the early Church murdered for his belief in Jesus Christ. This site also includes links to sites with related information. Please note that...
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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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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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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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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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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Bernard of Clairvaux

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from The New Advent traces the life of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, an 11th. Century Catholic theologian. This site includes links to sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Thomas the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the life and gives the traditions surrounding St. Thomas, one of Jesus' twelve apostles. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Ursula and the 11,000 Virgins

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the legend of St. Ursula and the eleven thousand virgins who were martyred rather than surrender their virginity. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Gospel of St. John

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive artlicle looks at the Gospel attributed to St. John. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Philip the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The New Advent describes the calling and life of St. Philip, one of Jesus' twelve apostles. This site includes links to sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Matthias

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the calling of St. Matthias as the "replacement" apostle. He was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot to return the number of apostles to twelve. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Gospel of St. Luke

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very thorough examination of the Gospel written by St. Luke 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 dated...
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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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Catholic Encyclopedia: Tomb of St. Peter

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from The New Advent discusses the whereabouts of the tomb of the apostle, St. Peter. It traces his life, teachings and death in Rome. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Epistles of St. Peter

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the authorship and evolution of the epistles (or letters) of St. Peter which appear in the Christian Scriptures (New Testament). Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...