Hergene F.

Faner
IV-A

Saint Teresa of Lisieux

Thesis or Main Idea: Saint Teresa of Lisieux is a French Carmelite nun that came to represent the
little way achieving goodness through trust in God and the humble and faithful performance of
duty.

I. Introduction

II. Life of Saint Teresa of Lisieux

A. Family Background
B. Birth and Survival
C. Early Years of Saint Teresa of Lisieux
1. Childhood Illness
2. Complete Conversion
3. Imitation of Christ
D. Pursuit of entering the Carmel at Lisieux
E. Life inside the Carmel at Lisieux
F. Final Years of Saint Teresa of Lisieux
G. Death

III. Spiritual Legacy

A. The Child Jesus and The Holy Face
B. The Little Way
C. The Story of a Soul Autobiography

IV. Recognition
A. Canonization
B. Influence
C. Religious Congregations
D. Places named after Saint Teresa of Lisieux
E. Devotees

V. Conclusion