â¢ CHILDBEARING (noun). The noun CHILDBEARING has 1 sense: 1. the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child. Familiarity information: CHILDBEARING used as a noun is very rare.
Life of Saint Francis Saint Francis was born in Assisi (Italy) in 1182. After squandering his youth away in having excessive fun, he converted, renounced his inheritance, and he offered himself totally to God.
St. Clare of Assisi (16 July, 1194 - 11 August, 1253) co-founded the Catholic Church's Order of Poor Ladies, also known as Clares. She was the first Abbess of San Damiano. On 26 September, 1255, Alexander IV solemnly canonized St. Clare. 4 people found this useful.