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The Holy Spirit: Pentecost

For Students 9th - 10th
Introductory and links page to information about Catholic belief in the Pentecost event, the Holy Spirit, the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.
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Global Catholic Network:encyclical of Pope Gregory Xvi: Propagation of the Faith

For Students 9th - 10th
An 1840 letter/Encyclical from the Pope to Catholic leaders encouraging them to continue spreading the Catholic faith despite "them" (revolutionary and liberal hinderances).
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Global Catholic Network: St. John the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
A long essay about St. John that details his relationship with Jesus and the disciples. It also discusses his life and missionary work.
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Global Catholic Network: Saint Francis of Assisi, Founder of the Friars

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a religious essay on St.Francis of Assisi. Content focuses on the impact of St. Francis of Assisi and is of a deeply spiritual nature.
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Catholic Information Network: All About Lent

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Catholic Information Network is a long and detailed discussion of Lent in a question-and-answer format. It attempts to address the major questions associated with observing the Season of Lent for Roman Catholics.
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Mary

For Students 9th - 10th
A links page to many articles on the Catholic teachings about the Virgin Mary, including some in Spanish.
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Global Catholic Network: Encyclical: On Liberalism & Religious Indifferentism

For Students 9th - 10th
An 1832 letter from the Pope to Catholic leaders, condemning the revolutionary acts within Italy and encoraging support of the traditional church and state authorities.
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Global Catholic Network: St. Simon, Surnamed the Zealot, Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
A helpful introduction to Simon the Zealot, which also includes a discussion of his name.
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Global Catholic Network: The Conversion of St. Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of Christians, to Paul, the disciple to the Gentiles.
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Global Catholic Network: The Road to Damascus

For Students 9th - 10th
This article relates the dramatic conversion of St. Paul.
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Global Catholic Network: Saint Paul Apostle to the Gentiles

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of the life and ministry of Saint Paul. Includes information on his conversion and his missions.
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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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Global Catholic Network: The Council of Trent: Session Iv

For Students 9th - 10th
Two Decrees from Session IV of the Council of Trent concerning books and scriptures.
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Global Catholic Network: St. Catherine of Sienna, Virgin

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of St. Catherine of Sienna (1347-1380 CE) closes with a commentary on the differences between saints and ordinary people.
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Ewtn: The History of Passiontide and Holy Week

For Students 9th - 10th
A long account of the origins of Holy Week, which includes details about traditions associated with observing the specific days within Holy Week.
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Global Catholic Network: Absolute Pacifism?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the issue of pacifism from a Catholic perspective.
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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: 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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Global Catholic Network: Passing Through St. Peter's Basilica

For Students 9th - 10th
A visual tour of St. Peter's Basilica without text.
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Global Catholic Network: Praying to Mary and the Saints

For Students 9th - 10th
A list and the texts of traditional Catholic prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Ewtn: The Holy Spirit

For Students 9th - 10th
A Good site for questions and answers on the Holy Spirit. Check out this great resource!