Jesuits

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding date?September 27, 1540
2. What is the founder's background?Ignatius of Loyola was a nobleman and former soldier
3. What are the Jesuits and why are they called "God's Super Soldiers"?The Jesuits are a group of Catholic brothers and sisters who travel the world to teach and help people. They are called "God's Super Soldiers" because they promise to fight for faith and help others, like soldiers who protect and defend.
4. How did the Jesuits begin and who started them?The Jesuits were started in 1540 by a former soldier named Ignatius of Loyola and six friends. After being hurt in battle, Ignatius changed his life and created a new group to serve God.

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Clerics Regular: A type of religious order whose members are ordained priests living in community and following a rule.
Counter-Reformation: The period of Catholic revival and reform in response to the Protestant Reformation.