Background
What country was Mother Teresa born in?
Albania
Mother Teresa experienced “spiritual dryness” for much of her life. What is this?
A feeling of spiritual emptiness and distance from God.
In what year was Mother Teresa canonized as a saint?
2016
Name one book about Mother Teresa’s life or teachings.
Wonder to love by
Where did Mother Teresa move to begin her missionary work?
Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
How did she respond to feeling distant from God?
She continued her work, seeing it as a test of faith.
What global award did she receive for her work with the poor?
The Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
How did Mother Teresa view suffering?
As a way to connect with Jesus’s suffering and to find purpose.
What inspired her to serve the “poorest of the poor”?
Her religious calling and vision of helping those suffering from poverty.
Mother Teresa’s motto was “I thirst.” Who was this addressed to?
Jesus, reflecting her desire to serve Him through the poor.
How does Mother Teresa’s work continue today?
Through the Missionaries of Charity, which she founded.
What did she believe was the greatest poverty in the world?
The poverty of being unloved or unwanted.
How old was Mother Teresa when she began her work with the Missionaries of Charity?
Around 40 years old.
What did Mother Teresa’s “dark night of the soul” reveal about her faith?
She remained devoted despite her inner struggles, showcasing resilience.
Why is Mother Teresa a model of Christian compassion and charity?
Her lifetime of service to the most vulnerable and impoverished.
How did Mother Teresa inspire others to serve?
Through her example of humble service and compassion.