Welcome to our daily quiz, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Missionaries of Charity! Test your understanding of this incredible organization, founded by Mother Teresa, by answering these seven thought-provoking questions.
The Missionaries of Charity Quiz:
1 / 7 | Question: Mother Teresa once shared that the inspiration to establish the order struck her during a train journey in 1946. Do you know which destination she was traveling to?
Answer: Darjeeling
2 / 7 | Question: In 1950, when the Missionaries of Charity officially began its mission, how many sisters formed the initial congregation, and where did their work commence?
Answer: The initial congregation comprised 12 sisters, including Mother Teresa herself, and they began their work in Kolkata.
3 / 7 | Question: The organization opened its first home for the dying destitute in 1952, followed by a home for abandoned children in 1955. Can you recall the names given to these pioneering establishments?
Answer: The home for the dying destitute was named ‘Nirmal Hriday,’ and the home for abandoned children was called ‘Shishu Bhavan.’
4 / 7 | Question: After receiving the ‘Decree of Praise’ from Pope Paul VI in 1965, the order expanded its reach beyond India. In which country did the Missionaries of Charity establish its very first international house?
Answer: Venezuela
5 / 7 | Question: When Mother Teresa was canonized on September 4, 2016, how did the Government of India choose to honor this momentous occasion?
Answer: To mark the canonization, the Government of India granted Intellectual Property recognition and trademarked the distinct blue-bordered saree worn by the Missionaries of Charity nuns, making it a recognized symbol.
6 / 7 | Question: Mother Teresa co-founded the Missionary Brothers of Charity in 1963. Who was her co-founder in this endeavor?
Answer: Brother Andrew, formerly known as Ian Travers-Ballan.
7 / 7 | Question: For individuals aspiring to dedicate their lives to service, how many years does it typically take to become a full-fledged missionary of Charity?
Answer: It takes nine years to complete the formation and become a full-fledged missionary of Charity.
How did you fare in our quiz? Whether you aced it or learned something new, we hope you enjoyed this journey into the legacy of Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity!