Nun

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nun

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 core vows?Poverty, chastity, and obedience, forming the foundation of their commitment
2. What is the historical impact?Pioneers in establishing educational and healthcare institutions globally
3. What is a nun and what do they promise to do?A nun is a woman who chooses to live a life of prayer and service. She makes vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience to follow God and help others.
4. Why do nuns give up their own belongings?They take a vow of poverty to let go of personal possessions. This helps them trust God and the community for what they need.

Vocational Choice: A deliberate and profound decision to dedicate one's life to a specific calling, often religious.
Charism: A special spiritual gift or grace given to an individual or religious order for the good of the Church or society.
Apostolate: The mission or work undertaken by a religious order or individual to serve God and others.