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Line 1: − + − − A '''habit''' is a covering for the [[head]] that [[Catholic]] [[nun]]s wear. It is black and white and signifies that one serves [[God]].
A nun will often wear a habit, a covering for the head. It is black and white and signifies that one serves God.
[[Image:nuns.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A group of nuns.]]
[[Image:nuns.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A group of nuns.]]
A '''nun''' is a celibate [[Catholic]] woman who is ''called'' to serve [[God]]. Nuns usually work inside a [[convent]] and are part of an [[order]]. A nun will often wear a [[habit]].
A '''nun''' is a celibate [[Catholic]] woman who is ''called'' to serve [[God]]. Nuns usually work inside a [[convent]] and are part of an [[order]]. A nun will often wear a [[habit]], a covering for the [[head]]. It is black and white and signifies that one serves [[God]].
Each order has a mission, ordained by God. Some nuns work as teachers in Catholic schools or as [[nurse]]s in [[hospital]]s. All nuns must take a vow of poverty, and any money they earn goes towards supporting their convent or order.
Each order has a mission, ordained by God. Some nuns work as teachers in Catholic schools or as [[nurse]]s in [[hospital]]s. All nuns must take a vow of poverty, and any money they earn goes towards supporting their convent or order.