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Chapter J: Major Events in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

Students order important events from the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Empathizing (Religion in the Modern World)

This article provides several suggestions of ways to help students reflect on their experiences with people from different forms of religion in the modern world.

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Empathizing (Islam)

This handout provides several suggestions to help students draw connections between Islam and Christianity.

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Empathizing (Shinto)

This article provides several possible ideas of ways to help students see, experience, and better understand the Shinto religion.

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Empathizing (Zen Buddhism)

This short article provides questions, reflections, and suggestions to help students empathize with Zen Buddhism.

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Empathizing (Taoism)

This short article provides questions, reflections, and suggestions to help students empathize with Taoism.

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Worldviews: Religions and Their Relatives

This article explores two examples of modern worldviews and how they different from traditional religions.

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Buddhist and Judeo-Christian Understandings of God

This article compares and contrasts the Buddhist and Judeo-Christian understanding of God.

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What Harm Is in Our Sun Dance?

This short article provides the point of view of a Blackfoot Indian about the illegalization of the Sun Dance.

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Facts About Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS

This article gives information about common STDs and AIDS.

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What Can a Person Do?

This article gives several suggestions of how an individual can bring about distributive justice.

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The Sikh Khalsa

The information on this handout provides further insight into the nature of the Sikh Khalsa.

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The Ten Gurus of Sikhism

This list of the ten Gurus of Sikhism briefly summarizes the key contributions of each Guru.

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Life Issues F Summary: Saints as Role Models

A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues F Summary: Saints as Role Models from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Life Issues E Summary: Times of Trouble

A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues E Summary: Times of Trouble from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Life Issues D Summary: Using Time

A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues D Summary: Using Time from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Life Issues C Summary: Using Technology

A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues C Summary: Using Technology from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Life Issues B Summary: Using Money

A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues B Summary: Using Money from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Life Issues A Summary: The Ultimate Question: Why Am I Here?

A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues A Summary: The Ultimate Question: Why Am I Here? from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 50 Summary: The Lord’s Prayer: A Prayer for All Time

A summary and the learning objectives of Chapter 50 The Lord’s Prayer: A Prayer for all Time from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 49 Summary: The Lord’s Prayer: The Perfect Prayer

A summary and the learning objectives of Chapter 49 The Lord’s Prayer: The Perfect Prayer from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 48 Summary: Tuning In to God

A summary and the learning objectives of Chapter 48: Tuning in to God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 47 Summary: Prayer: Conversations with God

A summary of Chapter 47, Prayer: Conversations with God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 46 Summary: The Bible: Models of Prayer

A summary of Chapter 46, The Bible: Models of Prayer from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 45 Summary: Working for Justice

A summary of Chapter 45, Working for Justice from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 43 Summary: Respecting Truth and Property

A summary of Chapter 43, Respecting Truth and Property from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 42 Summary: Respecting Life

A summary of Chapter 42, Respecting Life from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 41 Summary: Honoring Family

A summary of Chapter 41, Honoring Family from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 40 Summary: Honoring God

A summary of Chapter 40, Honoring God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 39 Summary: Moral Decision Making

A summary of Chapter 39, Moral Decision Making from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 38 Summary: Living the Moral Life

A summary of Chapter 38, Living the Moral Life from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 37 Summary: The Bible: The Old Law and the New Law

A summary of Chapter 37, The Old Law and the New Law from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 36 Summary: The Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders

A summary of Chapter 36, The Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 35 Summary: The Sacraments of Healing

A summary of Chapter 35, The Sacrament of Healing from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 34 Summary: The Sacrament of Confirmation

A summary of Chapter 34, The Sacrament of Confirmation from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 33 Summary: The Sacrament of Baptism

A summary of Chapter 33, The Sacrament of Baptism from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 32 Summary: The Eucharist: Communion and Sending Forth

A summary of Chapter 31, The Eucharist: Communion and Sending Forth from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 31 Summary: The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Eucharist

A summary of Chapter 31, The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Eucharist from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 30 Summary: The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Word

A summary of Chapter 30, The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Word from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 29 Summary: The Eucharist: The Heart of All Liturgy

A summary of Chapter 29, The Eucharist: The Heart of All Liturgy from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 28 Summary: Sacraments: Celebrating Christ’s Presence

A summary of Chapter 28, Sacraments: Celebrating Christ’s Presence from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 27 Summary: Introduction to Liturgy

A summary of Chapter 27, Introduction to Liturgy from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 26 Summary: The Bible: Worshipping God

A summary of Chapter 26, The Bible: Worshipping God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 25 Summary: Mary and the Saints

A summary of Chapter 25, Mary and the Saints from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 24 Summary: End Things: Heaven and Hell

A summary of Chapter 24, End Things: Heaven and Hell from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 23 Summary: The Structure of the Church

A summary of Chapter 23, The Structure of the Church from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 22 Summary: The Mission of the Church

A summary of Chapter 22, The Mission of the Church from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 21 Summary: The Bible: The Letters

A summary of Chapter 21, The Bible: The Letters from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 20 Summary: The Bible: The Acts of the Apostles

A summary Chapter 20 The Bible: The Acts of the Apostles from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 19 Summary: The Bible: The Gospels

A summary Chapter 19, The Bible: The Gospels from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 18 Summary: Grace and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

A summary of Chapter 18, Grace and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 17 Summary: The Holy Spirit

A summary of Chapter 17, The Holy Spirit from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 16 Summary: The Resurrection of Jesus

A summary of Chapter 16, The Resurrection of Jesus from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 15 Summary: The Death of Jesus

A summary of Chapter 15, The Death of Jesus from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 14 Summary: Jesus Heals

A summary of Chapter 14, Jesus Heals from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 13 Summary: Jesus Teaches

A summary of Chapter 13, Jesus Teaches from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 12 Summary: The Birth of Jesus

A summary of Chapter 12, The Birth of Jesus from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 11 Summary: Jesus Christ, True God and True Man

A summary of Chapter 11, Jesus Christ, True God and True Man from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 10 Summary: The Bible: The Prophets

A summary of Chapter 10, The Bible: The Prophets from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 9 Summary: Faith: Responding to God

A summary of Chapter 9, Faith: Responding to God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 8 Summary: The Bible: Covenants

A summary of Chapter 8, The Bible: Covenants from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 7 Summary: The Human Person

A summary of Chapter 7, The Human Person from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 6 Summary: Creation

A summary of Chapter 6, Creation from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 5 Summary: The Bible: The Old Testament

A summary of Chapter 5, The Bible: The Old Testament Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 4 Summary: The Holy Trinity

A summary of Chapter 4, The Holy Trinity from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 3 Summary: God the Father

A summary of Chapter 3, God the Father from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 2 Summary: The Bible: God’s Plan for Salvation

A summary of Chapter 2, The Bible: God’s Plan for Salvation from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 1 Summary: Revelation, Sacred Scripture, and Sacred Tradition

A summary of Chapter 1, Revelation, Sacred Scripture, and Sacred Tradition from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Dialogue with Others

Excerpts from the address of Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the John Paul II center in Washington D.C.

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The Council of Trent

An article about The Council of Trent, excerpted from The Catholic Church: A Brief Popular History, by Cynthia Stewart.

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Letters in Paul's Day

An article that discusses the format of Paul’s letters and how they are different from letters today.

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In Mary's Voice

A reading that tells the story of Mary’s relationship with Jesus through her perspective.

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Human Rights

Several articles from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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Ignatian Discernment of Spirits

An article that breaks down the differences between good and evil spirits.

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What Do Sisters Do?

An article that discusses the roles and responsibilities of religious sisters.

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“To Brother”: A Personal Story

An article written by Br. Armand Alcazar FSC, who discusses his view of his vocation as a verb, “to brother”, or “brothering” in teaching and community life.

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The Future of Marriage

An article on the eschatological perspective of marriage.

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Conversion's Impact on Marriage

An article about the ways that a married individual is called upon to be converted; as an individual, within the marriage, and as one called to live in the image of God.

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The Witness of One

An article about how the greatest testimony to the faith comes not from famous and influential people, but through you and me, as we face the challenges that come to us each and every day.

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"You Have Heard…But I Say"

An article about Jesus’ command to love everyone, even those who society has deemed unlovable.

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Living God's Call

A reading, with reflection questions, on living out God’s Call of unconditional love, agape, for all.

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Biography of the Holy Father Francis

The first Pope of the Americas Jorge Mario Bergoglio hails from Argentina. The 76-year-old Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires is a prominent figure throughout the continent, yet remains a simple pastor who is deeply loved by his diocese, throughout which …

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Who Is Jorge Mario Bergoglio?

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J., Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ordinary for Eastern-rite faithful in Argentina who lack an Ordinary of their own rite, was born on 17 December 1936 in Buenos Aires. He studied as and holds a degree …

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Roman Missal Overview

This resource is intended to assist you in preparing young people for the implementation of the new missal.

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Revelation: A New Testament Apocalypse

An article on the Book of Revelation.

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Christian Persecutions in the Roman Empire

An article on the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire.

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Pauline and Deutero-Pauline Letters

An article on the Pauline and Deutero-Pauline letters.

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The Passion According to John

An article on the Passion according to John.

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Jesus and Judaism

An article on Jesus and Judaism.

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New Testament Timeline

A cut and arrange timeline activity for the New Testament.

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Oral Tradition

An article on oral tradition.

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Non-canonical Gospels

An article on the non-canonical Gospels.

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New Testament Christologies

An article on New Testament Christologies.

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How to Teach Biblical Research

An article on how to teach students to conduct biblical research.

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How Should We Interpret Scripture?

An article on how we should interpret Scripture.

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A Brief History of Catholic Biblical Interpretation

A reading that gives a brief history of Catholic biblical interpretation.

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Old Testament History: Major Time Periods

A list of major time periods in Old Testament history.

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Why the Second Vatican Council Really Is That Important

An article on the importance of the Second Vatican Council.

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Events at the Second Vatican Council

An article on the events that took place at the Second Vatican Council.

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The Domestic Church

An article on family life and the domestic Church.

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War and Peace in Catholic Social Teaching

An article on war and peace in Catholic social teaching.

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The Challenge of Peace

An article on the foundations for a justified war and the just war doctrine.

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Principles of Catholic Social Teaching for Business Ethics

An article on the principles of Catholic social teaching for business ethics.

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Using Music in Teaching

An article on incorporating music in teaching.

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The Christian Sacraments

A reading on the Christian Sacraments.

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A Sacramental People

A reading on Sacraments and symbols.

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The Whip Around

A reading on a quick and participative assessment tool called the whip-around.

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Premarital Sex

An article on premarital sex, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."

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Chastity

An article on chastity, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."

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Reproductive Technology

This article presents a general overview of the Church’s teachings on reproductive technology, and then considers the ethical ramifications of some of the most common forms of reproductive technology available today.

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What Is Discipleship?

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers a brief introduction to the concept of discipleship as the Christian vocation.

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Community in the Catholic Church

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the social nature of the Catholic Church, especially with reference to community and salvation.

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The Church, Social Ethics, and Politics

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It is a great introduction to the Church, social ethics and politics in the United States.

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Discipleship versus Citizenship

This is a short article from the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the differences between citizenship and discipleship.

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Where Does the Church Say?

This handout is part of the Living in Christ Series. It is a good resource for identifying the differences between various Church documents.

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Christian Unity and Ecumenical Dialogue

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It is about the relationship between the Catholic Church and other Christian denominations, and uses Church documents and scripture to discuss this relationship.

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Catholicism and World Religions

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the relationship between the Catholic Church and other world religions through various Church documents.

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The Domestic Church: Catholic Families

This article is part of the Living in Christ series. It discusses the domestic church, that is, the home of Catholic families, and uses Church documents to affirm the important role families play in the life of the Church.

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Evangelization: Rally for the Gospel

This short article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It describes evangelization preaching as a sort of pep rally for the Gospel and discusses the need for all types of people to get involved in evangelization efforts.

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The Church Is One

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers an overview of the 4 marks of the Catholic Church, focusing especially on the characteristic of One.

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The Church as the Body of Christ and Sacrament

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It offers an overview of two images of the Catholic Church: the Church as the Body of Christ, and the Church as a Sacrament.

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WebQuest

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the value of using WebQuests as a classroom learning tool.

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Creating Photo Stories

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It gives ideas for using PhotoStory in the classroom, available for free download.

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The Marks of the Church

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the 4 marks of the Catholic Church: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.

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The Visible and the Invisible Church

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the Catholic Church and the key features of its visible and invisible nature.

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Using the A to Z Method

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the value of using the A-Z Method of pre- and post- assessment.

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The Holy Spirit

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers a brief introduction to the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit.

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The Essential Goodness of God's Creation and of Humanity

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the problem of evil, original sin, human freedom and the goodness of God's creation.

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Using Small Group Hands On Experiences

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the value of using small group, hands-on activities in the classroom.

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Media Literacy

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses several modes of communication and the importance of media literacy education.

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The Two Basic Sacraments: Christ and the Church

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. The article discusses the two most fundamental sacraments: the person of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.

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The Church

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Models of the Church Chart

This chart is part of the Living in Christ Series. It is a great resource for understanding Avery Dulles' information on the Models of the Church in an organized chart.

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The List of Popes

A full list of all of the Popes with links to information about each Pope.

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Written Conversations

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It explains the use of written conversations to facilitate classroom learning and dialogue.

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Critical Questioning Method of Engaging with Texts

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It discusses methods for encouraging students to engage texts they are reading on a deeper level to benefit their learning and the classroom dialogue. This worksheet is helpful for students who …

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Service and Justice: A Conversion of Heart

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses 5 stages in introducing service learning to a classrooom setting.

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Called to Holiness: Holiness in Modern Church Teaching

This article from the Living in Christ Series discusses holiness: what it is, who is called, and how to live it out. Both the Church and the people in it are holy.

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Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience that all religious take as part of their vocation.

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Treating Sensitive Topics

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses and gives tips on how to approach sensitive topics in a classroom environment.

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Understanding Suffering

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It gives a thorough introduction to the concept of suffering in the Bible using scripture passages.

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The Eucharistic Prayers

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the Eucharistic prayers historically, theologically, spiritually, pastorally, devotionally, liturgically, cosmically and celestially.

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The Interfaith Classroom

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses techniques and challenges for teaching Catholic themes in an interfaith classroom environment.

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Resurrection: Past and Present Reality

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the significance of the Resurrection, including how it was viewed in ancient Judaism, in the time of Jesus and the early Christians, and its importance for Christians today.

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Written Conversations

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the value of classroom discussions as well as suggesting new styles of this method.

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Political and Religious Structure in Jesus' Time

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers an extensive overview of the political and religious structures and influences at work in Jesus' time.

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Understanding Parables

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the parables, including definitions, uses, and interpretations.

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Miracles: Signs of the Kingdom of God

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses miracles as signs of the Kingdom of God, including how to reflect on, interpret and make sense of several examples.

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Word Splash

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses and explains the value of using a Word Splash for classroom learning.

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The Lectionary

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discussese the lectionary and the liturgical year of the Catholic Church.

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Critical Questioning Method of Engaging with Texts

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It discusses methods for encouraging students to engage texts they are reading on a deeper level to benefit their learning and the classroom dialogue.

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Using Primary Sources

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the value of using primary source texts in the classroom.

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The Paschal Mystery

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers an introduction to the Paschal Mystery including the root of the words, its effects, and theories of how the salvation of mankind precisely transpires through Jesus' suffering, death …

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Matthew's Sermon on the Mount

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers an overview of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount through the lens of Matthew's Jewish audience and signifance.

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Introduction to Acts of Apostles

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It offers a great introduction to the New Testament book, The Acts of the Apostles including its structure, flow, and theological themes,

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Faith: Three Definitions

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It discusses various definitions of faith, the relationships between faith and reason, and faith and religion.

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Discipleship in the New Testament

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the meaning of discipleship in the New Testament, including the Jewish understanding of it, the responsibilities, apostleship, Mark's portrait of the disciples, and a practical application for today.

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Free Will

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the relationship between free will and grace, the conscience, character, and human choices.

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Using Venn Diagrams

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the value of using Venn Diagrams for classroom learning.

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Using a Wiki for Group Projects

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the use of Wikis for classroom group projects, including some suggestions and caveats.

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Overview on Jesus' Parables

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It offers an overview of Jesus' New Testament parables, including the intent, novelty, paradox, and theological and pastoral quality of the stories he told.

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Mary of Nazareth

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It offers a great introduction and overview of Mary through scripture and tradition, including Marian liturgical feasts and theological teachings and doctrines.

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The Rosary: A Prayer for All Time

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers a great introduction to several aspects of the Rosary.

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History of the Theology of the Incarnation

This artlice is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers an overview of key types of christology, including exaltation and wisdom christologies. It cites various Church Councils that had a great influence on christological teaching and traditions.

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Life and Times in First Century Palestine

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers an extensive understanding of the lifestyle and cultural contexts of first century Palestine, including family, gender roles, poverty, wealth, and political, economic and religious laws.

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Salvation: Different Theories

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers an overview of some of the main theories of salvation, including the Prophetic, Sacrificial, Ransom, Divinization, Vicarious, Moral Exemplar, and Penal Substitution models.

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The Women Who Followed Jesus

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. In an organized chart, this resource introduces key women in scripture, including their significance and their story, to students.

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Using a Concordance

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers an introduction to using concordances.

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The Trinity

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. Author Arthur David Canales offers an introduction to the Holy Trinity, including the dogma's historical development and key features.

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Introduction to the Gospels

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers an introduction to the Gospels in the New Testament, including the formation and the particular christology of each account.

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God Is Love

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. Using Scripture, the Catechism, and various Church Documents, it discusses the Catholic understanding of God as Love.

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Introduction to Revelation

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers an overview and introduction to the Revelation in the Catholic Church, including Natural and Divine Revelation and information the Church Father and the Second Vatican Council.

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Using the Think-Pair-Share Method

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the value of using the Think-Pair-Share Method of classroom learning and discussion.

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Using a Mind Map

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It introduces and explains the concept and method of Mind Maps as a classroom tool.

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Using Rubrics to Assess Work

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It explains the value of using rubrics to assess student work.

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Using Final Performance Tasks to Assess Understanding

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the value of using Final Performance Tasks to assess students.

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Reading the Bible in Context

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers an overview of the value of understanding the historical and cultural contexts of the Bible while still maintaining its divine authorship and influence.

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The Apostles

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the Apostles and followers of Jesus who are known in Scripture, including Peter and Mary Magdalene, among others.

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Introduction to the Letters

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers an introduction to the letters of the New Testament, including information on the genre, the Pauline and Deutero-Pauline Letters, and the organization of the New Testament.

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The Acts of the Apostles

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It serves as an introduction to the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament, including its structure, writer, themes, and background.

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Gospel Comparison Chart

This chart helps teachers and students observe the differences between the various contexts, themes, audiences, and time frames of the four Gospels.

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Wonders, Miracles, and Signs in the New Testament

This handout is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers a helpful, organized look at some of Jesus' wonder, miracles and signs that point to His divinity.

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The New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It offers an extensive overview of the New Testament, including various types of literature, distinctions among the Gospels, historical context and theological themes.

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Jesus Fulfills the Covenant and Salvation History

This article is from the Living in Christ Series, and it provides an overview of the Old Testament covenant and prophecies which are fulfilled in the New Testament and the person of Jesus Christ.

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Blogging and Beyond

This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It offers an overview of what blogging is and how it can be integrated in the classroom. Several suggested blogs are featured at the end of the article.

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Setting Up a Blog

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It gives an introduction and overview of blogging and its educational value.

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The Book of Jeremiah

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the Book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament, including the political climate of the time and some of his main prophetic messages.

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The Book of Isaiah

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It serves as an introduction to the Book of Isaiah in the Old Testament.

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The Book of Ezekiel

This article gives an overview and introduction to the Book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament.

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Messianism and Zionism

This article is part of the Living in Crhist Series , and it highlights the distinction between Messianism and Zionism.

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The Book of Judges

This article discusses the Book of Judges and the cycle of worship, disobedience, deliverance, and freedom that happen cyclically for the Israelites.

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The Book of Joshua

This article discusses the Book of Joshua, offering a rational and moral critique, then drawing parallels between the Old and New Testaments.

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King Solomon and the Divided Monarchy: The Books of Kings

This article is part of the Living in Christ Series, and it discusses the reign of King David and King Solomon and the divided monarchies of Judah and Israel through scriptural references.