Order of Saint Augustine

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/order-of-saint-augustine

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 year?1244, through the union of several eremitical communities
2. What is the spiritual foundation?The Rule of Saint Augustine, emphasizing interiority and community
3. Why did the Order of Saint Augustine become a mendicant order?They chose to rely on alms and donations instead of owning land. This way they could help others and live simply.
4. How does the Order of Saint Augustine honor Mary?They spread the devotion of Our Lady of Good Counsel, seeing Mary as a wise guide who helps people find wisdom.

Mendicant Order: A religious order that relies on begging or donations for its sustenance, emphasizing poverty and service.
Eremitical Life: A form of religious life characterized by solitude and withdrawal from the world, often for prayer and contemplation.
Augustinian Spirituality: A theological and spiritual tradition rooted in the teachings of Saint Augustine, focusing on God's grace, human sinfulness, and the search for truth within.
Apostolate: The work or mission undertaken by a religious order or individual to spread their faith or serve others.