Mary Ward Quiz

Where was Mary Ward born?

• North Yorkshire, England

• Edinburgh, Scotland

• London, England

• Dublin, Ireland

At what age did Mary Ward feel called to religious life?

• 25

• 20

• 15

• 18

In which country did Mary Ward enter the Poor Clare convent?

• Spain

• Italy

• Germany

• France

What kind of religious life did Mary Ward want to give to God and others?

• Contemplative

• Missionary

• Active service

• Cloistered

At what age did Mary Ward gather a number of companions and form a religious community?

• 24

• 20

• 35

• 30

What was the organizational model that Mary Ward drew on for her religious community?

• Franciscan Order

• Society of Jesus

• Dominican Order

• Benedictine Order

In which year was Mary Ward's congregation suppressed?

• 1650

• 1640

• 1630

• 1620

Where did Mary Ward die?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Italy

What was the attitude of church authorities towards Mary Ward's idea of religious women being active in ministry?

• Supportive

• Neutral

• Indifferent

• Opposed

What was the main focus of Mary Ward's congregation's ministry?

• Teaching

• Prayer

• Active service

• Contemplation