Mother Teresa Mother to Many

Mother Teresa Mother to Many

The Extraordinary Mother Teresa “ Do ordinary things with extraordinary love. " These are the words of Mother Teresa. She was a famous Roman Catholic nun who worked with poor and dying people. Mother Teresa was born an ordinary girl. Yet through her deep faith and love for others, she became an extraordinary woman who touched many lives.

From Agnes to Teresa Mother Teresa was born in Skopje (SKOHP-yuh) on August 26, 1910. She was named Agnes and was the third of three children.

Agnes had a happy life. Her family belonged to the Roman Catholic Church, and religion was an important part of their lives. Young Agnes loved church, went to a church school, and sang at church. She was also interested in missionaries who worked with poor or needy people on behalf of the church.

When Agnes was eight, her father died. Without him, her family was poor. Her mother opened a cloth and sewing shop to support them. No matter how little the family had, Agnes's mother always helped others. She cared for sick people and fed those who were hungry, even strangers. Her kindness was an inspiration to Agnes who wanted to help people, too.

By the time she was twelve years old, Agnes believed God wanted her to become a nun. With her mother's blessing, Agnes left her family at age eighteen and went to Ireland. There she became a nun and chose the name Sister Teresa.