Mother Teresa for Kids | Bedtime History

The transcript details the life of Mother Teresa, from her early years in Macedonia to her global impact. Born Agnes, she was influenced by her family's charitable nature and Catholic faith. She became a nun, Sister Teresa, and later Mother Teresa, dedicating her life to helping the poor in Calcutta. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, which expanded globally, earning her the Nobel Peace Prize. Her work emphasized love, service, and courage, inspiring others to contribute to charitable causes.

What was the primary influence on Agnes's decision to help others?

• Her interest in politics

• Her siblings' encouragement

• Her mother's compassion for the needy

• Her father's business success

What significant change did Agnes undergo when she became a nun?

• She changed her name to Sister Teresa

• She moved to Italy permanently

• She left the Catholic Church

• She stopped teaching

Why did Mother Teresa seek permission from the Pope?

• To live outside the convent and help the poor

• To travel to Rome

• To start a new school

• To become a bishop

What was the initial reaction of the city to Mother Teresa's work in Calcutta?

• They provided her with an old building

• They offered her a government position

• They asked her to leave the city

• They ignored her efforts

What was a major factor in the global expansion of the Missionaries of Charity?

• Support from local businesses

• Mother Teresa's political connections

• Her personal wealth

• The film made by a journalist

What prestigious award did Mother Teresa receive in 1979?

• The Nobel Peace Prize

• The Booker Prize

• The Pulitzer Prize

• The Academy Award

What is one way the video suggests you can help others in your community?

• By traveling abroad

• By writing a book

• By starting a new business

• By donating to local charities