Sisters of St. Joseph

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/sisters-of-st--joseph

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. How big is Sisters of St. Joseph?Education, healthcare, and social justice advocacy
2. What is the founding date?1650
3. What is the founding city and country?Le Puy-en-Velay, France
4. When and where did they start?They began in France in 1650, in a town called Le Puy-en-Velay.
5. How many sisters are there and where do they work?About 9,500 sisters around the world, with many in France, the U.S., and in 50 other countries.

Catholic Religious Congregation: An organized group of men or women within the Catholic Church who take vows and dedicate their lives to God and service.
Charism: A special gift or grace of the Holy Spirit that enables a person or group to serve the Church in a particular way.
Social Justice Advocacy: The act of supporting or recommending a cause or policy aimed at ensuring fairness and equity within society.