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New Advent

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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New Advent

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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New Advent

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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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Stained Glass

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from The New Advent is not illustrated, but covers all the major topics in stained glass windows. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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New Advent

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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New Advent

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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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Society of the Sisters of St. Ursula

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the history of the Society of the Sisters of St. Ursula of the Blessed Virgin, a religious order of women, often referred to as the Ursuline Sisters. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
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New Advent

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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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Thomas Becket

For Students 9th - 10th
A long description from The New Advent of the life and religious significance of St. Thomas Becket and the pilgrimage city of Canterbury. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in...
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New Advent

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...
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New Advent

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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New Advent

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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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Mark

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the life and work of St. Mark, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and an evangelist, or author, of a Gospel. 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: 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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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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New Advent

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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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Saint Bede Confessor, Doctor of the Church

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of St. Bede, followed by the preface to the "Ecclesiastical History of England" and another excerpt in modern English.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Saint Gregory, Pope, Doctor of the Church

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of St. Gregory the Great by St. Bede the Venerable. Details of his life, his career as the Pope, and efforts to convert the English are recorded.
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Other

Catholic pages.com: St. Andrew, Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short biography of St. Andrew, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. This site includes links to sites with related information.
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Global Catholic Network

Saint Anselm of Canterbury; Archbishop, Doctor of the Church

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting account of St. Anselm's life and religious significance. Includes selections of his work.
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Catholic Online

Catholic Online: St. Ursula

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short biography of St. Ursula, martyred for not surrendering her virginity.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biography of a Mohawk Indian woman who converted to Catholicism. She is recognized by the Church as a saint. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Other

The Holy See: Francis

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Holy See (the church jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome), this resource provided comprehensive information about Pope Francis, including a biography, an album of photographs, and many of his writings.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: A Prairie Mountain Promenade

For Students 9th - 10th
The Prairie Mountain Regional Museum is a group of historic buildings that portray the history of southwestern Manitoba. You'll find here a one-room school, a Ukrainian Catholic church and an Anglican church, a police museum, settler...