Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa of Calcutta - Manfredo Ferrari under CC BY-SA 4.0
Mary and the Saints

“Smiles Generate Smiles”: Sharing Mother Teresa in the Classroom

Barb Gilman

Mother Teresa of Calcutta was one of the most beloved people in the world during her life. Her life, words, and works are admired by Christians and non-Christians alike. Since her canonization occurs during the school year, catechists have a special opportunity to teach about her life to their students. My third graders will be learning about Mother Teresa by listening to her story, hearing from a parent who has a personal connection to her, and […]

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Mary and the Saints

Celebrating the Canonization of Mother Teresa

Joe Paprocki

In just a few short weeks (September 4, 2016), we will be celebrating the canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta—a saint who personifies and embodies the humble mercy we are focusing on during this Year of Mercy. This celebration is so timely and fitting as we find ourselves in the midst of a long and frustrating presidential campaign characterized by bluster, braggadocio, and bombast (How’s that for alliteration?!). Mother Teresa—all four feet and eleven inches […]

Mother Teresa of Calcutta - Manfredo Ferrari under CC BY-SA 4.0
Mary and the Saints

Hearts to Love and Hands to Serve: Celebrating the Life of Mother Teresa

Shannon Chisholm

Mother Teresa was officially recognized as a saint on September 4, 2016. Her life’s work with the poorest of the poor in Calcutta and throughout the world inspires those of us who hear Christ’s call to spread the love of God to each person we meet. Mother Teresa’s canonization is a great time to celebrate her life with students in our faith-formation classes, especially in our continued celebration of the Year of Mercy. Mother Teresa embraced […]