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[[Image:nuns.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A group of nuns.]]
 
[[Image:nuns.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A group of nuns.]]
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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]].
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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 [[teacher]]s 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 [[teacher]]s 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.  
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