- 10
Great Catholics Of The Second Millenium
- This
website is a great data bank of information about specific saints
of modern times. It gives anecdotal accounts of various saints
which include historical facts as well as their impact on the
Church and Catholicism. Examples of modern day saints that are
discussed are: St. Francis of Assisi, St. Catherine of Siena
and so on. This site also contains links that gives opportunities
to discuss the Bible, book reviews and other related Catholic
web sites. This site is beneficial for both educators and families
that are interested in a modern perspective of our Church and
related topics. This site is also great for students of all
ages who need research information! -- AL
- This
is a reprint of an article in the St. Anthony Messenger, a monthly
magazine that supports the ministry of the Franciscans. It is
written by Christopher Bellitto who is a seminary professor.
It would be useful to intermediate students who need background
information on men and women who played key roles in shaping
Church history. Of greater value is the homepage which has a
variety of information on Catholic and Christian faith. It has
been recognized as one of the best Catholic websites. J. Cocchetto
-
- Distinguished
Women
- This
site features biographies of women who contributed to our culture
in many different ways. There are many links to related sites
all pertaining to women's issues and contributions they've made.
There are a multitude of topics to choose from, i.e., Activism
and Social Service, Archaeology, Education, Human Rights where
women are listed and discussed. This is a great site for any
unit on women's issues. -- A. Savo Fiorini
- Great
Men and Women of the World
- This
site is dedicated to the great men and women of this world.
It provides a brief, concise overview of past and present heroes
and heroines of our world. The list includes world leaders,
heroes, and humanitarians as well as scientists. It is an excellent
resource for students researching lives of those who have lived
their lives in ways that have made a positive impact on our
earth. -- Martina Smith
- Heroes
of Yore and Lore
- This
site contains information about Canadian Heroes in Fact and
Fiction. One famous hero that is also included is Terry Fox.
This site includes a brief biography about the person, what
their goals were and what they achieved through their perseverance
and courage to become a modern hero. This site further links
to books about the person. This is very useful for teachers
because it helps the students see that it is not just people
in the church that we see on a weekly basis that are spiritual.
They are able to relate better to ordinary people that made
a difference. Also the book references include children and
adult books to help explain their stories. -- M.L.Pereira.
- This
site is fascinating. It has mini-biographies on many characters
in Canadian history and legend like Terry Fox, Louis Riel, the
Sasquatch and Anne of Green Gables. This site was put together
by the National Library of Canada and can be accessed in both
English and French. The mini-biographies are quite short and
do not have a lot of information in them, however, each contains
links as well as a bibliography for those who are looking for
more information. This is a great site for History teachers
and even English teachers in both elementary and secondary level.
Two thumbs up!! -- Lorraine Ambrosio
- Inspiring
People
-
- Cardinal
Bernadin
- The
Legacy of Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin
-
- Corrie
ten Boom
- Corrie
ten Boom House
- Corrie
ten Boom Museum
- The
Secret Room
- This
homepage gives a brief introduction to the true story of a brave
Dutch woman whose story is told by Corrie ten Boom in her book
the Hiding Place which was also made into a film. Comparisons
of Corrie are made to Otto Schindler, who also rescued many
Jews from the death camps and the story helps us understand
the background to the Diary of Anne Frank. This short story
(6500 words) can be downloaded for teaching purposes. It includes
chapters, photographs of victims and illustrations of the concentration
camps in Ravensbruck, as well as biographical information of
Corrie ten Boom sharing her experiences as a Holocaust survivor
with people on her travels.
This site would be useful as a literary tool in teaching social
justice and morality issues. This website also contains a test
for class and individual study. -- Maria Torrone
-
- Dom
Helder Camera
- Dom
Helder Camera
-
- Dorothy
Day
- Catholic
Worker Movement
- This
homepage includes a history of the Catholic Worker Movement
as it originated in the US, as well as current events dealing
with updates of the movement. The homepage features the life
and writings of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin as well as samples
of contemporary Catholic Worker thought and action. This site
would be of particular interest to teachers involved in teaching
the history of the Catholic worker movement as it collaborates
the experiences of workers, scholars, archivists, writers and
editors.
-Maria Torrone
- The
Catholic Worker Movement began in 1933 through Dorothy Day and
Peter Maurin They committed themselves to working for social
justice through nonviolence, voluntary poverty, and prayer.
Catholic Worker houses provide hospitality for the homeless,
exiled, hungry and forsaken. They are also active protesters
of war, injustice, racism and violence. This web site has information
about the Catholic Worker movement. It states the aims and means
of the movement as well as the history, directory and volunteer
opportunities. It also includes excerpts of writings from its
members. This web site is useful in allowing students to experience
those Christians actively pursuing their faith through all aspects
of their living. -- Michelle Kim
- Dorothy
Day, Peter Maurin and the Catholic Worker Movement
- Topics
on the writings of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin in particular,
as well as works that are produced by the Catholic worker movement.
The homepage also includes a newspaper, information about Casa
Juan Diego, contacts and a link page. This site is of particular
interest to Catholic educators who wish to explore the history
of the Catholic Worker Movement with their students as it is
seen through the eyes of some of its key players. This builds
researching and writing skills as students place this tradition
in the context of their present day experiences. -- Maria Torrone
-
- Catherine
Doherty
- Catherine
Doherty: Cause for Canonization
- This
site is devoted to the cause for canonization of Catherine Doherty.
It describes the past, present, and future steps that have and
will be taken to realize the dream of this cause. Catherine
Doherty's life and her writings are included to help readers
better understand the reasons for this commitment to the cause.
As a product of political oppression in Russia at the time of
the World War I, Doherty eventually immigrated as a refugee
to Canada to begin her calling to help the poor and oppressed
in a time that the lay apostolate was in its infancy. Catherine
Doherty was a talented speaker but felt she needed to do more.
During the Depression of the 1930s she started Friendship House
to help the poor, and later Madonna House. Catherine did this
with the help of a following of men and women who all believed
in living their lives as modeled by St. Francis of Assisi. On
this website there are links to her writings, prayers, testimonials
and other links to websites about Catherine Doherty.
Catherine Doherty is an exemplary model of the lay vocation
to God. This site can be used for research purposes for Religious
Education courses from grade 7 to 12 for students to relate
their own call to follow our Lord. -- Luisa Busato
- Paulo
Friere
- Paulo
Friere
-
- Gerard
Manley Hopkins
- Gerard
Manley Hopkins
-
- Nelson
Mandela
-
- Nelson
Mandela
- This
site contains a deep breadth of knowledge on the life, beliefs,
values and teachings of Nelson Mandela. More specifically, the
site provides information on his early life, political activity,
arrest and imprisonment, courtroom quotes, and a full list of
orders and decorations. In addition, there are also many useful
external links that supply
autobiographical information, and articles on Mandela (i.e.
Time 100 Profile, and Long Walk to Freedom). The site can be
of great use when discussing and teaching topics such as social
justice, and can also be used as a tool to promote our Catholic
Character Education Virtues, as Mandela clearly embodies many
if not all of them, and lives his life as a clear example. –
Tina Ali
-
-
- Pope
John XXIII
- Time
Magazine's Man of the Year, 1963
- This
article on Pope John XXIII was written in 1962 for Time Magazine.
It praises Pope John XXIII for his efforts in moving the practices
of the Roman Catholic Church into the modern age. The difficulties
in bringing about Vatican Council II are described along with
the optimistic effects of Pope John XXXIII's efforts. The article
looks at how the pope's goal was to look at faith with a more
global outlook, not isolating the Catholics as in the past,
but with a hand of openness to all faiths. With Vatican Council
II scholars would now be able to study in more depth questions
that deal with, for instance, scientific questions that do not
coincide with Biblical beliefs, etc. Moreover, Pope John XXIII
is described as initiating the pledge to peace in the world,
between various faiths and countries alike.
For educational purposes, this article places in relief the
impact that Pope John XXIII had on our lives and how he was
viewed in his own time, forty years ago. High school students
could use this article as part of their research projects on
how Christianity changed with Vatican Council II. -- Luisa Busato
Pope
John Paul II
- Man
of the Year: Pope John Paul II, 1994
-
- Pope
John Paul II
-
- Martin
Luther King Jr.
- Martin
Luther King Jr. - Education Planet
- Martin
Luther King Jr. Papers Project
- Martin
Luther King Jr. Timeline
- Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Chiara
Lubich
- Chiara
Lubich
- Focolare
-
- Thomas
Merton
- Abbey
of Gethsemane
- The
Meaning of Contemplative Life According to Thomas Merton
- Thomas
Merton
- Thomas
Merton Centre
- Thomas
Merton Foundation
-
- John
Henry Cardinal Newman
- John
Henry Cardinal Newman
-
- Henri
Nouwen
- Henri
Nouwen
-
- Sr.
Helen Prejean
- Sr.
Helen Prejean
-
- Desmond
Tutu
- Archbishop
Desmond Tutu
-
- Jean
Vanier
- Jean
Vanier
- This
website is focused on Jean Vanier as a life giver to humanity.
There is a short biography of his life that leads into his reflections
on the meaning of life, relationships and community. A detailed
interview and account on the L'Arche community and the mandate
of lay movements are presented with underlying messages of the
true realities of struggles in life. This site would be helpful
for teachers and students to enhance their understanding and
stress the importance and responsibility that Christians have
in being a support system in community. -- Debbie Flemming
- "But
still our hearts yearn deeply for the personal relationship,
for somebody who will understand us, love and cherish us, accept
us as we are, and see in us, deeper than our limits, the meaning
of our lives." (Jean Vanier) This website contains many
moving quotes and words of wisdom taken from interviews and
addresses given by the founder of L'Arche communities around
the world. Useful to any teacher teaching a unit on the Beatitudes,
social justice, Canadian Heroes, etc. -- Jennifer Nadon
- Jean
Vanier: Recovering the Heart by Michael Downey
-
L'Arche Internationale
- L'Arche
communities are made up of people with disabilities and those
who come to share life with them. The mission is to create homes
where the unique value of each individual is realized and celebrated.
L'Arche began in 1964 in a town in France, Trosly-Breuil when
our founder Jean Vanier, invited two men with developmental
disabilities to live with him. He named the home, L'Arche, in
reference to Noah's Ark--to be a place of refuge and new beginnings.
This web site contains writings from the L'Arche community focusing
on different themes such as reconciliation, intergenerational
relationships and openness. There is also a subscription form
available. Letters of L'Arche contain modern ideas and references
for Catholics of today. -- Michelle Kim
- L'Arche
Canada
-
-
- Mother
Teresa of Calcutta
- Mother
Teresa Biography-Gale Group
- This
site offers an extensive overview of Mother Teresa's life and
her influence as a Christ-like role model in the world today.
A detailed account is given with reference to her family and
educational background, founding of a leper colony and Missionaries
of Charity in Calcutta, her dedication and work with the poor
and sick and the accomplishments she has received (e.g. Nobel
Peace Prize) as a humble Christian devoted to a life of service
for God. Also, there is a reading list of related materials
that could serve as a guide and inspiration to educators as
well as to those who are interested in her life journey. --
Debbie Flemming
- A
single web page dedicated to Mother Teresa as a feature for
the Gale Group's 'Celebrating Women's History Month'. A brief
introduction to the overall contribution of Mother Teresa to
the world is followed by a detailed biography. There is general
information about the various missions she has initiated in
India and the Nobel Prize award she had received. This website
provides a great resource for educators and students who are
just becoming acquainted with Mother Teresa and her work. --
Madeleine Legaspi
- Mother
Teresa Biography -Time Magazine
- Mother
Teresa Web Site -Ascension Links
- Famous
Person: Mother Teresa
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