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Notable Jesuits

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NOTABLE JESUITS

BY: JULIA FRANK

SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA

  • Saint Ignatius is the founder of the society of Jesus
  • He is the youngest of 13 children
  • When he was old enough he became a soldier to fight against the French
  • After being hit by cannon ball and poorly operated on, his military career ended
  • Saint Ignatius died at the age of 65
  • Saint Ignatius is important to me because the school that I attend is named after him
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FRANCIS XAVIER

  • Francis Xavier came from a wealthy and noble family
  • He was in in vicious and proud man who wanted accomplish great deeds in life
  • He was chosen by Saint Ignatius to do mission work in India Japan and China
  • His only attention to his personal needs was a pair of boots and his book of meditations
  • Francis Xavier is important to me because he assisted Saint Ignatius in the creation of the Society of Jesus
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ISSAC JOGUES

  • Isaac was inspired to become a missionary after hearing about Jesuit missionaries in Ethiopia and the Indies
  • He went to Canada to serve the native people there
  • There was a lot of conflict in Canada at the time and he was eventually captured, tortured, and then martyred by the Mohawk tribe
  • Issac Jogues is important to me because he chose to work with people and love them even when other people told him not to
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JEAN DE BREBEUF

  • Jean was a very good student who spoke many languages
  • He struggled with tuberculosis for a lot of his life
  • He also did missionary work in Canada and had little success, but was known for being a great leader
  • Jean was eventually eventually martyred for his faith and service
  • Jean de Brebeuf is important to me because he taught me to brace different cultures to become a great leader
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JOHN CARROLL

  • John Carroll is the Archbishop of Baltimore
  • He was the fourth of seven children and lived with his mother
  • Benjamin Franklin recommended that he should be the first Bishop of the United States
  • John traveled and worked with Benjamin Franklin for a large portion of his life
  • John Carroll is important to me because he taught me to believe what I want and not tell anyone else change my beliefs

GERARD MANLEY HOPKINS

  • Gerard was a 19th-century poet
  • His poetry exist today, but only because his friend is published after he passed away
  • He converted from being a Protestant to being a Catholic
  • Gerard Manley Hopkins is important to me because he taught me to use my words to bring other people closer to God
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ROBERT BELLARMINE

  • Robert was born to a poor Italian family
  • His father wanted him to become a politician, but his mother wanted him to join the Society of Jesus
  • He became one of the most influential people to guide the Catholic Church
  • Robert Bellarmine is important to me because he's taught me to become less selfish
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By doing this presentation I have learned more about the people who helped to build my faith.

THANKS FOR WATCHING AND HAVE A GREAT DAY

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