1656-1680+Kateri+Tekakwitha


 * Kateri Tekakwitha**

"Kateri Tekakwitha." //Wikipedia //. Wikimedia Foundation, 16 May 2012. Web. 26 May 2012. .

- first Native American woman to be greatly respected in the Roman Catholic Church - participated in mortification of their flesh but did not have to -might have been seen as a regular christian if she did not take practice the mortification of the flesh -born in Ossernenon and left the village and lived with the jesuit missionaries -Ossernenon is near Auriesville, New York -she is remember because of her great dedication to christ -she made a vow to devote her life to christ -she is important because she is highly respected -Pope Benedict XVI officially announced that Tekakwitha will become a saint on October 21, 2012 which is happening this year

Q1: where was she born? A: Born in Ossernenon & left to village Q2: How is she important? A: Highly respected Q3: What is she remembered for? A: Great dedication to Christ