February 8 - St. Josephine Bakhita (1868-1947), Sudan / Italy

Family Resources for St. Josephine Bakhita
From Slave to Saint

Quote
"'If I was to meet those slave raiders that abducted me and those who tortured me, I'd kneel down to them to kiss their hands, because, if it had not been for them, I would not have become a Christian and religious woman." -St. Josephine Bakhita

St. Josephine Bakhita Coloring Pages
Coloring Page (Catholic Playground)
Coloring Page (Waltzing Matilda)
Coloring Page (Snowflake Clockwork)

Handwriting
"St. Josephine Bakhita, pray for us."
    manuscript      cursive

Books
Pauline Book Saint Bakhita of Sudan, age 6-10
Pauline Book Saint Bakhita of Sudan: Forever Free, elementary to middle, age 8-12

Learn More
Saint of the Day, Franciscan Media (2 min audio and short bio)
Youtube Video (Catholic Online, 4 min)

Movies / Videos
EWTN - My Catholic Family "St. Josephine Bakhita" (animated, 30 min)
Bakhita: From Slave to Saint (2011, 190 minutes), DVD, or free on formed.org
Two Suitcases: The Story of St. Josephine Bakhita (2000, 1 hour), Italian w/ English Subtitles DVD or Rent on Amazon

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