Mother Theresa (The Letters) DT

The Missionaries of Charity, which began as a small Order in 1950 with just 12 nuns, has grown today to more than 4,000 nuns worldwide, operating charity centers in more than 100 countries.

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How many girls does Theresa have helping her?

12 Girls. Eight graduated before joining her, 2 did not.

When and where was Mother Theresa born? What was her real name?

8-10-1910, in Skopje, she was baptized under the name of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu

Dharmsala

A place where Hindus used to rest after their worship of the Kali goddess.

Mother Superior/General

A position held by a woman in charge of a convent of women.

On her first day Theresa was shown around BLANK by a solidarity member of her parish, Veronica Gomes.

Moti Jihl

Who does Theresa end up staying with?

Mr. Gomes

What happens when Theresa tries to stop a boy from eating dirty food from the ground?

The parents spot her and get mad at Theresa. They say she should go as both believe she is only there to convert the child to Catholicism. Although, Theresa's true intention was just to teach the boy how to read and write.

What happened on the train to Darjeeling?

Theresa had a life changing moment; she received a message from God. In a clear and direct voice he tells her to go serve the poorest of the poor and live among them. This is her "calling within a calling."

Mother General does not approve of Theresa's students working with her as nuns. She believed that..

Theresa had badly influenced them.

When did Theresa first realize her vocation to serve the poor?

Theresa had first realized this at the age of 12 in 1922 while attending Catholic school. She wanted to become a missionary.

Why does Theresa not wear a habit? What does she call herself instead of sister?

Theresa is seen as "Mary Theresa." She wears chira because she feels it is important to mix with the people.

exclaustration

return to public upon release from vows

While the numbers in the priesthood have been declining over the years, as have other religious orders..

the Missionaries of Charity continues to grow.

Second Miracle

the healing of a Brazilian man with multiple brain tumors back in 2008.

When and how did Theresa die?

In 1997 of old age

What happened to India in 1947? 9/15/47

India gained its Independence

What does Theresa go through before going out into the slums?

Medical Training

Shubashini, a student from the convent, came to help Theresa. What did she bring with her?

Medical supplies

Theresa asks for a hospice for those who are near death. What did the municipal authority give her?

An abandoned Kali (Kalighat) temple

Why was her recognition of a new congregation approved?

Because there was no other congregation with such proposed laws.

During Theresa's time in India, it was not a free country. India was fighting for Independence from whom?

Britain

After medical training Theresa went back to...

Calcutta and to the Little Sisters of the Poor at the convent of St. Joseph's, where she stayed while looking for a permanent place to live.

Theresa became and icon of BLANK to people of all religions

Compassion

When and where did Mother Theresa become a nun?

Dublin, Ireland - May 24, 1931

True or False: Theresa is denied a 3 year extension for her work.

False

When did Theresa's "times of darkness" first start

In 1948, around the time when she began working with the poor.

One day Theresa sneaks out of the convent to....

Give the needy people food

Theresa felt isolated and believed that....

God had abandoned her. (She felt that there was no God in her. Her longing was so strong that it was like torture)

Describe Theresa's first miracle

Her first miracle took place Dangram, India, October 5, 1998, at the Apollo Victor Hospital. A female patient with a tumor in her abdomen was praying with a locket containing Theresa's picture. She said that abeam of light came from the picture and she no longer felt pain. Movie: The healing of a tumor in the abdomen of and Indian woman named Monica Besra following the application of a locket containing Mother Theresa's picture.

What did Theresa's letters document? Why did she ask for the letters to be destroyed?

Her times of darkness and what she went through. She feared that "When the beginning will be known, people will think more of me and less of Jesus."

The fighting on the streets was between the...

Hindus and Muslims

What are cloistered nuns?

Nuns who lived in convents in which they could not leave.

Missionaries of Charity vows include..

Poverty; everything is given to the Church. Chastity Obedience Wholehearted- free service to the poorest of the poor

After hearing all Theresa has to say, Mother General tells her to...

Reflect at the next Spiritual Retreat

Theresa was a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Why did she chose to accept this award? Who's prayer did she read out loud during her acceptance speech?

She accepted the award as a chance to bring awareness about the worlds poor and call attention to it. She read the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi during her acceptance speech.

What does Mother Theresa write about in her Letter to the Holy Father?

She writes to Pope Pius XII that she would like to be released from her vows so she may pursue her true vocation.

Why did a riot start outside Theresa's hospice?

Some Hindus were mad that she was using a Hindu temple.

Mother General is displeased with Theresa but decides to..

Speak to Archbishop Périer about Theresa, and if he agrees he will take her request to the Vatican.

Theresa sees that she must apply for recognition of congregation. What will be the congregation's name and its vocation?

The Missionaries of Charity; to work with the poorest of the poor

Which convent was Mother Theresa a part of? What was her vocation?

The Sisters of Loreto, a convent of cloistered nuns. Her vocation was to teach in the boarding school that was a part of the convent. The boarding school's name is Saint Mary's Convent School.

One day is Theresa is confronted by angry adults. Although one family stands up for her. What is the family's argument?

Theresa is there only to help and teach the children. Not once has she mentioned her religion or tried converting anyone.

What happens when Theresa gathers two boys and feeds them bread?

Theresa teaches the two boys the letters of the alphabet. Soon more and more people come when they realize what is happening.

What happened at the Vatican on 4/12/1948

Theresa was given permission to leave the convent and serve as a missionary of the poor for one year or less. She was also allowed to keep her vows as a Loreto nun under the Archbishops permission.

Why couldn't Theresa's mother and sister visit her?

They were denied permission from the Albanian. She had not seen them for 28 years.

What does Theresa believe abt those who are severely ill?

Those who are dying should be cared as the greatest suffering is to be left alone.

How is Theresa reminded of her true calling?

Through a letter her mother sent which says "Do not forget you went out there to help the poor."

Mother General believes the only way Theresa can gain her wishes is to apply for a decree of secularization. Secularization is defined as...

To be removed from an order; stop being a nun

True or False: As her congregation expanded in 1965, Theresa tried diverting all the attention of her work.

True

True or False: Theresa entered the slums with only five rupees ( Estimate of $1 at the time)

True

In order to go through the process of canonization - becoming a saint - you need?

Two verified miracles

Describe the Chira Theresa wears?

White with 3 blue stripes