Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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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/pontifical-catholic-university-of-rio-de-janeiro

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 location?Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2. What is the university designation?Pontifical, Jesuit, Catholic university
3. Why is it called a pontifical university?Because its charter and operations are recognized by the Holy See, the Pope’s office, showing a close link to the Catholic Church.
4. Who runs the university?The Catholic Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro and the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) share the responsibility of running it.

Pontifical University: An institution of higher learning officially recognized and chartered by the Holy See, often with a strong theological or philosophical foundation.
Society of Jesus (Jesuits): A male religious order of the Catholic Church known for its intellectual tradition, educational institutions, and missionary work worldwide.
Cura Personalis: A Latin phrase meaning 'care for the whole person,' central to Jesuit education, emphasizing individualized attention and holistic development.