Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word

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/sisters-of-charity-of-the-incarnate-word

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 location?France
2. What is the primary operational base?Texas, United States
3. Where did the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word start?They began in France in the 1800s and later moved to Texas, USA.
4. Why do the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word care for people?They want to show God's love by helping those who are ill or poor.

Religious Vows: Public promises of poverty, chastity, and obedience undertaken by members of religious institutes to dedicate their lives to God and service.
Theological Tenet: A fundamental belief or principle within a system of religious thought, such as the Incarnation.
Consecrated Life: A state of life within the Catholic Church characterized by public vows and dedication to God and the Church's mission.