Author: Gemma

Saint Joan of Arc coloring page: May 30th

In the 15th century, a famous French legend predicted that a young maiden would unite the country of France, which had been torn apart by the English. Joan, a devout peasant girl, was only in her teens when she heard the voices of three saints: St. Michael, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret. The voices toldRead more

Activity Sheet for the Feast of Corpus Christi

Learn more about the Feast of Corpus Christi with the activity sheet below!Read more

Book review: The Imitation of Mary

The Imitation of Mary by Alexander de Rouville (319 pages) What better way to Christ than through His own mother? By following in the footsteps of the Blessed Mother, we not only increase our devotion to her, but also to Christ Himself. This beautiful little blue book, The Imitation of Mary , by Alexander deRead more

Saint Patrick coloring page: March 17th

St. Patrick was a priest who always had a desire to bring Catholicism to Ireland, a pagan country. He spent his life traveling around the country, preaching and establishing churches. By the time of St. Patrick’s death, the whole country had converted. Click one of the images below to print a coloring page.Read more

St. Valentine’s Day cookies

Hearts + crosses + sugar cookie dough = St. Valentine’s Day cookies Three of our favorite things all rolled into one! Celebrate the famous feast day of St. Valentine with this sweet and colorful treat. This is an especially fun and easy project to do with kids! Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1Read more

Hot Cross Buns

Hot cross buns, Hot cross buns! One a-penny two a-penny, Hot cross buns! If you have no daughters, give ’em to your sons! One a-penny two a-penny, Hot cross buns! Maybe you learned this famous rhyme years ago on the playground or in your music lesson. Maybe your grandmother sang it to you as aRead more

Book review: My Brother Pier Giorgio Frassati: His Last Days

My Brother Pier Giorgio Frassati: His Last Days by Luciana Frassati (120 pgs.) In this inspiring story of a modern-day saint, Luciana Frassati tells the story of her brother’s heroic last days. Pier Giorgio Frassati lived a very full and busy life before his untimely death at the age of 24. Luciana’s story reveals thatRead more

Interview with a Swiss Guard

Ever wonder what it’s like to live in the Vatican City in the service of the pope? Check out this interesting article: “Interview with a Swiss Guard” by Lew ToulminRead more

Book review: Saint Théresè of Lisieux comic

Saint Théresè of Lisieux comic by R. Maric (30 pgs.) This book is available for purchase on Amazon.com. This book offers a fun way to learn about the life of St. Théresè of Lisieux! Geared towards children, this small, paperback booklet follows Théresè’s life from her birth to her death and canonization in a comicRead more

Saint Blaise coloring page: February 3rd

St. Blaise was a Bishop in Armenia who suffered martyrdom under Licinius about A.D. 316. Tradition tells us that St. Blaise was born to noble parents and became a physician and later was consecrated a bishop. In the early Church, the election of bishops was done by a popular vote of the faithful. The manRead more

Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows: February 27th

Saint Gabriel was named Francis at his birth, after Saint Francis of Assisi. When he was 18, Saint Gabriel heard the Blessed Mother say, “Francis, the world is not for you anymore.” He then entered the Passionist monastery, taking the name “Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother.” Click the image below to print the coloring page.Read more

St. Simeon coloring page: February 18th

It is believed that Saint Simeon was a cousin of Jesus Christ. He was condemned to death after refusing to give up his faith. Tradition tells us he was 120 years old when he died. Click the image below to print the coloring page.Read more

St. Valentine coloring page: February 14th

Saint Valentine was a priest in Rome when Christians were persecuted. He was martyred on February 14th, which is now his feast day. Legend tells us that while in jail, he healed the jailer’s daughter, who was blind. He sent her a note that said, “From your Valentine.” Click on one of the images belowRead more

Saints Cyril and Methodius coloring page: February 14th

Saints Cyril and Methodius were brothers from Greece. They were both priests and missionaries to the Slav people. Saints Cyril and Methodius invented the Slav alphabet that is still used today. They translated the Bible into that language, allowing many more people to learn about Christianity. Click the image below to print the coloring page.Read more

Book review: Under Angel Wings

Under Angel Wings: The True Story of a Young Girl and Her Guardian Angel by Sister Maria Antonia (244 pages) This is the true story of Cece, a young girl who miraculously saw and heard her guardian angel throughout her life. Each chapter is the story of an event in Cece’s life where she wasRead more

St. Timothy coloring page: January 26th

St. Timothy traveled with St. Paul on his missionary journeys. Paul wrote two letters to him, which we still have today in the Bible. He later became a bishop and died a martyr’s death. “I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayersRead more