Saint Rose of Lima
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the importance of Saint Rose of Lima and her influence today.
Key learning points
- Saint Rose of Lima was born in Peru to a Spanish father and an indigenous mother.
- She was known for her beauty, but rejected marriage and led a life of prayer and solitude.
- She was canonised as the first saint in the American continent and is known as the patron saint of indigenous peoples.
- Colonisation of South America devastated the indigenous population. Saint Rose is hugely popular with Peruvians today.
- Her following can be seen in requests at her sacred well and in her influence on a theology directed to the poor.
Keywords
Indigenous - existing naturally or having always lived in a place
Ascetic - someone who lives simply, giving up comforts to focus on growing spiritually
Beatas - blessed; women who lived religious lives without formal vows or entering a convent
Canonisation - the process of declaring a deceased person a saint
Colonialism - taking control of a country and exploiting the resources and people
Common misconception
All saints canonised by the Roman Catholic Church are European.
Saint Rose of Lima was the first saint to be canonised from the South American continent. She was Peruvian and is seen as a patron saint of indigenous peoples.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The people, one of Kenya’s largest ethnic groups, deeply influenced Wangari Maathai’s beliefs about nature.
Q2.Which of the following best describes Wangari Maathai’s worldview?
Q3.Why did Wangari Maathai believe colonialism harmed the environment?
Q4.What challenge did Wangari Maathai face during her activism?
Q5.Wangari Maathai argued that the land was , meaning it had spiritual and cultural importance.
Q6.Wangari Maathai was both an and an academic, earning a PhD and later becoming a professor.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why is Saint Rose of Lima significant in Catholic history?
Q2.Which group of people did Saint Rose of Lima especially care for?
Q3.What does the term ‘beata’ refer to in the context of Saint Rose?
Q4.How did the Catholic Church respond to Saint Rose’s extreme religious practices?
Q5.Why is Saint Rose of Lima linked to liberation theology?
Q6.Liberation theology teaches that true faith is demonstrated through , especially helping the poor.
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