A Family Together: Two Popes, Two Saints
This past April 27, Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II were
canonized by Pope Francis. The two new saints came from very
different backgrounds and accomplished different things in their
lives, yet had much in common. Read these facts about each man.
Then solve the puzzle to discover the most important thing they
had in common. The bold words are clues.
Meditation Moment: In Tune with All Creation
by Jeanne Heiberg
Dim lights and create as much quiet as possible. Slowly read this meditation, pausing between sentences.
Saint Francis loved God and all...
Selecting a Patron Saint for Your Classroom
Picking a patron saint for your classroom can be a great way to engage students in learning and praying with the saints.
A Family Together: Who Wants to Be a Saint?
Use this activity to teach children about the lives of saints.
Celebrating Saint…John Neumann
Served Others
Feast day: January 5
Think of God—Like the Saints
Sitting in the dentist's chair waiting to have a tooth pulled, I used my time to do some meditating from a favorite daily prayer guide. The title of that day's mediation was "The Golden Key." It said that when things get difficult, don't think of the difficulty. Think of God.
St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe
The objective of this activity is to learn about Our Lady of Guadalupe (whose feast day is December 12) and St. Juan Diego (whose feast day is December 9) and to have students retell the story with wooden-spoon puppets.
St. Martin of Tours – November 11
BY PATRICIA MATHSON
FEAST DAY: NOVEMBER 11
Martin was a caring and compassionate person. One day he was riding his horse when he saw a beggar...
Celebrating Saints: Padre Pio—Sept. 23
Feast Day: September 23
Prayer to St. Joseph, Our Guide and Protector
Prepare your prayer space with a table display that includes a Bible; a small flag of your country; a parish bulletin; a picture of St. Joseph or a hammer or other tool; a picture of the Holy Family; and a lighted candle. Divide your group into two. Group One will read the summary from Scripture, and Group Two will reflect on it. All will respond "St. Joseph, pray for us."
