History
The Declaration of Independence
https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.htmlThis page from the U.S. National Archives provides a transcript of the Declaration of Independence, including a printable version. Links to additional resources include high-resolution images of the actual document.
Ghent Altarpiece
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghent_AltarpieceThis Wikipedia page contains an extensive commentary on the “Adoration of the Lamb,” by Jan van Eyck, referenced in Handout 7–A, as well as numerous detail photos from the altarpiece.
Peter and Paul
http://www.pbs.org/empires/peterandpaul/This link to the Web site for the PBS series Peter and Paul is the starting point for a Webquest exploration.
Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution - Interactive PBS Website
http://www.pbs.org/empires/peterandpaul/The PBS Series, “Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution,” Part 1 (56:01 minutes) and Part 2 (55:30 minutes). An historical treatment of the carrying out of the message of Jesus through the witness of these two men of faith and pillars of the Church. On the title page, under “The History” can be found a list of online resources, bibliography and teacher resources.
Mary’s Immaculate Conception
https://northwestsvdpstl.org/sites/svdpstlnw/files/uploads/documents/marys_immaculate_conception.pdfThis article by Fr. William G. Most is a shorter article than the one in Catholic Encyclopedia, but it also covers the history of the doctrine as well as a discussion of the meaning of “full of grace” from the original Greek.
Immaculate Conception Article
https://www.churchyear.net/ic.htmlAn article titled "All About the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: Immaculate Conception History, Information, Prayers, Resources, Traditions & More”. The site also includes FAQs and is very readable.
Assumption of Mary
http://catholicism.about.com/od/holydaysandholidays/p/Assumption.htmThis article provides a short, more contemporary history of the feast and the dogma. A list of related resources is also given, with direct links. One of these links asks, “Is Assumption a Holy Day of Obligation?” (Answer: In the United States, not if it falls on a Saturday or a Monday.)
Catholic Encyclopedia Article on Litany of Loreto
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09287a.htmThis exhaustive article in the Catholic Encyclopedia presents the historical background on Marian litanies in general and the Litany of Loreto in particular.
Biography.com
https://www.biography.com/This site provides concise biographies of some of the better-known “modern-day martyrs” included in the activity.
The List of Popes
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12272b.htmA full list of all of the Popes with links to information about each Pope.
Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity
https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/chrstuni/index.htmThis website is the homepage for the Vatican office of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. The office provides extensive information about their activities.
