Objective: How did this simple devotion turn into a new religious community? And what did Clare do when this community was threatened by marauding soldiers? What miracle took place to save them? 

In this inspiring course, students will learn how St. Clare met St. Francis as a child, and became one of his most devoted followers.

Learn these answers and more, in this fantastic course about St. Clare!

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Religious Education - Catechism - St. Clare of Assisi

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Education - Catechism - St. Clare of Assisi - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Education - Catechism - St. Clare of Assisi - VIDEO

    • Religious Education - Catechism - St. Clare of Assisi - QUIZ

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Professor Marshall Connolly has spent his life in service to God and the Church as an educator and writer. He is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned bachelor's degrees in English and History, as well as a teaching credential. He has completed additional studies at Whitman College, and the University of San Diego. His interests include science and apologetics and he writes on both subjects for Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library.

He serves as the first Director of Education for Catholic Online School.

Professor Marshall Connolly

Director of Education