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Suggested Readings for High School Students and Teachers
Pope Benedict often writes at a conceptual level, so many of his writings are difficult to understand. To help students study his writings, and not just what others think about those writings, use these links from http://www.vatican.va/ or Google the topics as listed.

The Holy Father with Children: The Eucharist
Q & A with Youth of Lazio: Understanding the Bible, Family, Vocation, Faith & Reason
Q & A with Youth of Loreto: How do we find Hope & Why is God Silent?
Meeting with Youth in Brazil: What must I do to have Eternal Life?
World Youth Day 2005: Where do we find Jesus?
Meeting with Youth in Krakow: What does it mean to build on this Rock?
Pope Benedict on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter & Paul: What are the Marks of the Church?

The first three links above can also be found along with adult questions in a new book, Questions & Answers, by Pope Benedict XVI from Our Sunday Visitor Publications.

The following two excerpts from the Pope’s writings are also excellent. These links can be found at the Ignatius Press website which has a full listing of the Pope’s Books. Ignatius Excerpt: What in Fact is Theology? Ignatius Excerpt: Why Do We Need Faith?

Sources for the Pope’s Visit to the U.S.: visit http://www.uspapalvisit.org/ sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This site has excellent Teaching Resources link which include materials at various grade levels on topics such as Who was Peter; Who is Pope Benedict XVI; What is the Mission of the Pope; and Why is This Visit Important? with PowerPoint Presentations for grades 9-12.