Saint Claire's Life and Legacy

Saint Claire, born in Assisi, was deeply religious from a young age. Influenced by Saint Francis, she chose a life of poverty and devotion to Jesus, rejecting a wealthy marriage. She founded the Poor Ladies, living a life of austerity and prayer. Claire's leadership and miracles, such as repelling invaders with prayer, solidified her legacy. Her order's rule was recognized by the Pope, and she was canonized, with her feast day on August 11th.

What was the name of Saint Claire's wealthy family?

• Borgia

• Sforza

• Medici

• Ofraduchio

What did Claire's father plan for her at the age of 17?

• To take over the family business

• To travel abroad

• To marry a wealthy man

• To become a nun

Who inspired Claire to dedicate her life to Jesus?

• Her sister Katarina

• Saint Francis

• Her mother Ortolana

• Pope Innocent IV

What significant event happened on Palm Sunday of 1212 for Claire?

• She got married

• She became a nun

• She met Saint Francis for the first time

• She eloped to join the religious life

What was the name of the order that Claire and her followers established?

• The Sisters of Charity

• The Franciscan Sisters

• The Benedictine Sisters

• The Poor Ladies of San Damiano

What did Claire and her sisters do to live a life of poverty?

• All of the above

• Lived in a poor house

• Ate no meat

• Wore no shoes

How did Claire ward off the soldiers who attacked her convent?

• By praying loudly

• By negotiating with them

• By showing them the Blessed Sacrament

• By hiding in the chapel

What title was Claire often referred to as due to her devotion to Saint Francis?

• Altar Franciscus

• Saint of Assisi

• Holy Mother

• Mother Superior

What miraculous event happened to Claire during her last Christmas on earth?

• She healed a sick person

• She was visited by the Pope

• Her cell burst into light and she saw the midnight mass

• She received a vision of Jesus

When is Saint Claire's feast day celebrated?

• August 9th

• August 11th

• December 25th

• March 15th