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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: Abbey of Einsiedeln

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and detailed description of the religious significance of the Abbey of Einsiedeln, its history, and pilgrimage destination. 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: Santa Casa Di Loreto

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent overview from The New Advent of the religious significance, the history, and the current location of the Holy House. Includes details about its importance as a pilgrimage destination. Please note that ?The Catholic...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: King David

For Students 9th - 10th
Tells the story of King David and his rise to power as king in Jerusalem. 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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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Dutch Reformed Church

For Students 9th - 10th
Short description of what is considered a reformed church. Followed by a detailed essay on the Dutch Reformed Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Roman Catacombs

For Students 9th - 10th
This provides in depth information about many aspects of the catacombs of Rome which were used by early Christians. Position, history and artifacts are all discussed. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Tower of Babel

For Students 9th - 10th
A good definition and historical site. 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: Pope John Paul Ii: Ordinatio Sacerdotalis

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Pope's declaration that only men can be ordained in the Roman Catholic Church as priests. 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: St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and detailed article about the life and ministry of Peter according to the New Testament. 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. 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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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: St. Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a brief biography and history of St. Paul. 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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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Israelites

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a good overview by Christians about the Israelites, or as Exodus describes, God's chosen people. 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: St. Michael the Archangel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the traditions of St. Michael, the archangel who is given credit for winning the heavenly battle against Satan. This site includes links to sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia?...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Book of Jonah

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides commentary on the Book of Jonah. 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. Matthew

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and detailed discussion of the life and ministry of Matthew. Includes many Biblical references to Matthew. 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: Nahum

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the life and work of the Hebrew prophet Nahum from the Hebrew 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: Habakkuk

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the life and work of the prophet Habakkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Sophonias (Zephaniah)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a broad range of commentary on the Book of Sophonias from various sources. Content also includes a very brief biography of Sophonias. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Haggai (Aggeus)

For Students 9th - 10th
The New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia provides a brief biography of the tenth among the minor prophets of the Old Testament, Aggeus. Content also focuses on the prophecies of the Book of Aggeus. Please note that ?The Catholic...
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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: St. Simon the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the life and ministry of Simon the Apostle (not to be confuse with Simon Peter). 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: 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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Catholic Encyclopedia: Gospel of Mark

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides detailed information on the book of Mark in an essay form. It is an excellent site to research the Gospel of Mark. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...