Could You Be a Nun?

By: Olivia C
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
Could You Be a Nun?
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About This Quiz

Every Catholic in the world knows what a nun is, what they do and how they serve. Now the question in some of our minds is, could we actually be a good fit for the nunnery? Maybe this personality quiz will help you assess yourself, to see if you have what it truly, deeply and honestly takes.

We all know that to be of service to fellow humans is a huge enough duty for one person to bear. But if we get trained collectively, then get assigned to help people who desperately need help, then we could actually have a chance to do something good in this sometimes crazy world. 

But why be a nun? It's the same question that men of cloth receive before taking their vows in front of the Lord: why be a priest? These questions need not be asked of someone who wants to dedicate his or her life to be of service to the world, their country or even their community. No matter who a nun or priest helps, the fact that they are there to help is big enough of a responsibility - and we should all thank them for their service.

Do you want to test if you have what it takes, then, to be a nun? Try this personality quiz, and maybe it could give you a clue about your life. Have faith!


Do you pray a lot, and not just before sleeping?
Yes, often!
Yes, but only when I remember to do so.
Once in a while, when I need divine intervention.
Nope!

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Do you know who the current pope is?
What's a pope?
Wait, let me Google it...
Yes, I do!
It's at the tip of my tongue...

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Do you believe in God?
Why do I have to answer that?
Yes, of course.
I won't discredit Him, but I also believe in science.
I haven't decided yet.

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Do you feel like helping people in need?
Only if they help me back!
It depends on what kind of help I could offer.
Yes, they always look so disadvantaged.
I try, to the best of my abilities.

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Do you think you could be good at teaching?
I can give it a try!
I have no patience!
Why not?
I love it!

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Do you believe nuns should know how to sing in a choir, like in the film "Sister Act"?
Singing is another form of praying, isn't it?
Isn't that expected of them?
That depends on the kind of devotion they want to show.
Only if they train well!

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Can you stay in a rural place that’s far from the city, with very minimal provisions of living?
Eewww, no.
I need my wi-fi once in a while.
I'm okay with it, as long as the toilet and bath are working!
I'm good with it.

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Do you like taking care of people, especially the sick and downtrodden?
I think I can do that!
Can I catch something in the process?
That's not an option for me!
Only if they're not, like, dying, or something.

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Are you okay with not wearing the latest fashion trends in clothing?
I don't really follow fashion trends.
I need to trend with Vogue!
I can tone it down once in a while.
Not really, but I will if I have to.

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Do you like visiting and staying inside very old churches and places of worship?
It's a curiosity.
Maybe, on a dare.
I find them creepy!
It is very interesting, historically.

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Are you Roman Catholic?
Yes, very devout.
I observe it.
At birth, but I don't practice it.
What's a Roman Catholic?

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Do you like being nice to a lot of people, at any given time?
Yes, so they will be nice to me, too.
Only after my morning coffee.
Yes, that should be our default.
Only if they're nice to me!

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Are you okay with having your head and hair covered at all times?
Don't touch my crowning glory!
Isn't there a more progressive outlook on this already?
I don't mind it.
If it's a requirement, then I will abide by it.

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Do you like children?
I can tolerate some of them.
I love children!
Only if they behave!
It depends on their behavior and attitude.

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Would you like to volunteer to help people in disaster-stricken areas, such as those affected by a hurricane or storm?
Yes, because they've already lost a lot.
As long as it's not muddy!
No, that's so stressful!
I'll have to get my shots first.

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Can you talk to different kinds of people, in terms of age?
I'm good with kids only.
I can tolerate senior citizens only.
I'm open to talk and listen to whoever, if needed.
I'm not such a people person, you know.

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Do you work well with people of different social backgrounds?
If we're of the same race, go!
If they're from Europe or Australia, go!
I love meeting different kinds of people!
They have to speak English first.

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Do you believe in Mother Mary, the Virgin Mother of Jesus?
Yes, I pray to her, too.
I recognize her existence, even if my religion doesn't.
I'll look her up if it's required.
Jesus had a "virgin" mother?

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Can you quietly sit in a room, all by your lonesome, without tinkering with any gadget of any kind?
OMG I'd die!
Can I have them with me until the batteries run out?
Yes, I like to disconnect sometimes.
Yes, these things are not necessary in life.

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Are you familiar with the Beatitudes?
I can look them up.
Are they like attitudes but with a B?
I'm familiar with them.
I've heard of them, but I'll have to check again.

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Are you okay to travel in a poor or disadvantaged community?
Do they speak English there?
Sure, I love traveling of any kind!
I am open to discovering it.
Yes, I've done that before.

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Can you forego consuming the usual three square meals you eat on a daily basis?
Yeah, I'm on a diet anyway.
I'd starve!
That might be hard, but I'll see what I can shed off and survive with.
Sure! I want to shock my body!

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Do you like going inside hospitals?
Sure, but I need to get my shots first, to be safe.
No way! I hate seeing blood.
Yes, I've been confined before, and have visited sick relatives, so that's okay.
Will there be cute doctors or nurses there?

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Can you forgive people easily, especially those who have hurt you?
It's hard, but I can try it.
Only if I get to talk to them for some sort of closure.
Eventually. I'm only human, so after the pain, I will forgive myself, then forgive them, and let it go.
I want them to suffer like I did!

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Do you feel threatened by convicts in prisons, or criminals?
Nah, I love facing challenges!
They might stab me!
No, they're also humans.
No, have you seen my neighborhood?

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Do you know how to pray the Rosary?
I am familiar with it.
What's a Rosary?
Yes, I have done so before.
I'll have to Google it again to refresh my memory.

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Do you believe that LGBT people are an “abomination” like some religious preachers say?
Bah, what do they know?
Of course not! Love wins!
Yes! Finally, someone said it!
No. Everybody deserves to be loved, and we have to think about adopting the Bible to modern times.

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Are you familiar with Mother Teresa’s work?
She's that nun in India, right, who became a saint?
Who is that?
Yes, I've read and seen her in the media.
Sounds familiar, but I'll have to Google her.

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Do you know the two Testaments of The Bible?
Do I have to?
It's familiar, but I'll have to look them up again, to be sure.
Yes, the Old and New Testaments.
Yes, but I'm not too familiar with their content.

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Do you think other religions have nuns, too?
Wait, it's an exclusively Christian thing, right?
No, they don't!
Only if they believe in God, too.
Yes, and I've seen/met some before.

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