Celebrating Saints: Francisco and Jacinta Marto—February 20th
PATRICIA MATHSON
One day three children were watching their family’s sheep in Fatima, Portugal. Francisco Marto was 9 years old; his sister Jacinta was 7,...
Celebrating Saints: Luke—October 18
PATRICIA MATHSON
The Gospel of Luke is sometimes called the Gospel of mercy because it includes many teachings of Jesus about God’s forgiveness and mercy....
Celebrating Saints–Katherine Drexel–March 3rd
Katharine Drexel
PATRICIA MATHSON
Katharine Drexel was a wealthy heiress from Philadelphia who used all her money to help victims of discrimination in the southern...
Celebrating Saints–Pope Paul VI–September 26
PATRICIA MATHSON
Giovanni Montini was born in Italy and lived with his dad, mom, and two brothers. When he grew up he became a priest...
Nicholas Black Elk, Catechist: cause for canonization opened
At their annual meeting, the USCCB voted to open the cause for canonization for Nicholas Black Elk, a Lakotan medicine-man whose conversion led him...
Supernatural Friendships are Real Friendships — connecting with patron saints and more
Fun with the saints and holy souls
BY LISA MLADINICH
We know that God is infinite and unchanging, yet his children come to him through myriad...
Celebrating Saints … Therese Couderc
by Patricia Mathson
CLICK HERE for a pdf about Therese Couderc and some of the other feast days in September.
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St. Francis of Assisi, October 4 (a lesson + free activity)
Celebrate God’s creation!
Connie Clark
Have you ever seen dogs and cats at church? At this time of year, you might — along with hamsters, tortoises,...
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.
Respect Life Like Saint Francis
LISA A. COVINGTON
Here is an activity to use to teach your students how to treat all of God's creation with respect.
Scripture Reading
Genesis 1:20-28
Prayer
Through the...
