Faithful People Flashcards
Monotheism
Belief in one God
Polytheism
Belief in many gods
When and where was mother Theresa born?
Mother Theresa was born in Skopje, part of modern day Macedonia, in 1910
What was Mother Teresa’s original name? When did she change it?
Mother Teresa was originally called Agnes Bojaxiu, but changed her name when she joined Loretto Abbey, Dublin, aged 18
What did Mother Teresa do in Loretto Abbey?
She trained as a teacher and was sent to Calcutta, India to become a principle of a high school
What did Mother Teresa see when she arrived in Calcutta?
She was horrified by the vast number of sick and dying on the streets. She knew it was wrong and was determined to do something about it, although she didn’t know what at first
What happened to Mother Teresa in 1946?
In 1946 she was travelling to Darjeeling by train and really felt God calling her to do something about the injustices. His message was clear and she decided to leave the convent and help the poor by living among them
What did Teresa found in 1948?
The ‘Missionaries of Charity’ - an order of nuns who dedicated their work to helping the poor
Mother Teresa was deeply saddened that so many people were so poor they lived and died on the streets. So what did she do?
She opened the ‘Poor Hearts Home for Dying Destitutes. She wanted the poor to be cared for with dignity when they needed it most
What did Mother Teresa found in 1955?
A home for abandoned babies
What did Mother Teresa found in 1957?
A home for lepers
When did Mother Teresa receive the Nobel peace prize?
1979
When did Mother Teresa pass away?
1997 aged 87
In what way did Pope Francis recognise Mother Teresa?
She was canonised by Pope Francis in September 2016
