January 1 - Mary, Mother of God

Coloring Pages and More for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Mary, Mother of God Coloring Pages
Mary, Mother of God Color (The Catholic Kid)
Mary, Mother of God Color (CMW)

Mary, Mother of God Handwriting
"Mary, Mother of God, pray for us."
    manuscript        cursive

Videos for Kids
Video - "Story of St. Mary" (Saints for Kids, 14 min)

About

Favorite Marion Hymns
Ave Maria (Schubert)
Hail! Holy Queen, Enthroned Above
Regina Coeli (Mozart)

Blue and White Food Ideas for a Mary, Mother of God Party

“We never give more honour to Jesus than when we honour his Mother, and we honour her simply and solely to honour him all the more perfectly. We go to her only as a way leading to the goal we seek - Jesus, her Son.” 
Saint Louis Marie de Montfort, True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin, #94

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December 31 - Feast of the Holy Family

Resources for Feast of the Holy Family

Coloring Pages
Holy Family Coloring Page (SJTB)
Holy Family Coloring Page (SJTB)
Stained Glass Coloring Page (from StAnnesHelper.com)
Presentation Coloring Pages (From today's Mass Readings. Holy Heroes -> Luke 2, http://www.holyheroes.com/MassPrep-s/57.htm)

Holy Family, "Jesus, Mary, Joseph, pray for us." Handwriting
   manuscript       cursive

 Prayers
Consecrate your family to The Holy Family, great article from Peanut Butter & Grace

 Activities
Make a homemade nativity set - Ideas at Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families
Novena to the Holy Family (should begin 9 days prior to the feast)

Remember: February is the month dedicated to the Holy Family, as well!

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Pray for Us!
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December 28 - Feast of the Holy Innocents (1 AD)

Resources for the Feast of the Holy Innocents - "Childermas"
4th Day of Christmas

Coloring Page
Massacre of the Innocents Coloring Page (Super Coloring)

Novenas
** Novena to the Magi in Anticipation of the Epiphany begins today**
Christmas Novena to the Holy Innocents, begin Dec. 20

Activities
Song - "The Coventry Carol" concerns the slaughter of the innocents
Allow the youngest child "rule the day"
Ideas from Catholic Culture
Ideas from FishEaters
Donate to a Crisis Pregnancy Center

O Holy Innocents, in the name of Jesus, for whom your blood was shed, pray for us!

December 28 - St. Gaspar de Bufalo (1786-1837), Rome

St. Gaspar de Bufalo
Resources for St. Gaspar de Bufalo
Founder of the Society of the Precious Blood

Book
Book Footsteps of the Saints Level 2-4th/5th grade Stepping Stones to Heaven: A Story of St. Gaspar de Bufalo

St. Gaspar, Pray for Us!
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December 28 - St. Thomas Becket (1118-1170), London

St. Thomas Becket
Murdered in the Cathedral
Resources for St. Thomas Becket

Coloring Pages
St. Thomas Becket Coloring Page (Catholic Playground)

Audio
Saint of the Day - St. Thomas Becket (Franciscan Media)

 Video
Murder in the Cathedral - King Henry II and Thomas Becket, 7 min

Movies
Becket (1964), full movie on Youtube, 2 hrs 22 min
Death in the Cathedral (1951), full movie on Youtube, 1 hr 54 min

Interesting
T.S. Eliot wrote Murder in the Cathedral, a verse drama first performed in 1935, that portrays the assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170
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December 27 - St. John the Apostle & Evangelist (6 - 99), Galilee / Roman Empire

Resources for St. John the Apostle
3rd Day of Christmas

Coloring Pages
St. John the Evangelist Coloring Page (Super Coloring)
St. James and John Coloring Page (Bible Printables)
St. John the Evangelist and Angel (St. Anne's Helper)
St. John at the Cross (St. Anne's Helper)

Video
St. John the Apostle Part 1 & St. John the Apostle Part 2 (Stories of Saints for Kids by Christian Kids TV)

Books
Footsteps of the Saints Level 1-2nd/3rd grade - A Story of St. John the Apostle

St. John, Pray for Us!

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December 26 - St. Stephen (?-36), Jerusalem/Judaea/Roman Empire

Resources for St. Stephen - Martyr
2nd Day of Christmas

Coloring Pages
St. Stephen Coloring Page (Catholic Playground)
St. Stephen Coloring Page (Super Coloring)
St. Stephen Stoned to Death Coloring Page (Super Coloring)
St. Stephen Prayed while being Stoned to Death Coloring Page (Super Coloring)
Coloring -"W" is for Wenceslaus (Saints to Color)
King Wenceslaus Coloring (Family Feast and Furia)

Videos
Stephen - Acts 6-7 (Sharefaith Worship Resources, 4 min)
Comic - The Stoning of Stephen (Isaac Rai, 7 min) *note: calls for Sinners prayer to be prayed at the end

Books
Book Footsteps of the Saints Level 1-2nd/3rd grade - A Story of St. Stephen
St. Joseph Picture Book of Saints Part 1 (#295)  has a St. Stephen page

Song
Good King Wenceslaus Christmas Carol (Youtube, Villanico)

Activity
Buy or Make Rock Candy (Catholic Inspired)

St. Stephen, Pray for Us!

Dec 25 - Jan 5 The Twelve Days of Christmas


Coloring Pages & Ideas for the Twelve Days of Christmas

Coloring
Twelve Days of Christmas Coloring Pages (Catholic Kid)

Days - the Song, and Food Ideas to Celebrate

 Day
Song
Some believe secret meaning
For 12 Days of Christmas Meal – light
Dec 25
1 Partridge in a Pear Tree
Jesus Christ, the Son of God
Pears, Pear Jelly Bellys ($7.50), Peach Gummy Rings
Tree: Broccoli, Celery, Asparagus
Make marshmallow birds (w/ pretzel stick legs)
Partridge Pear Tree Pie (Catholic Cuisine)
Dec 26
2 Turtledoves
the Old and New Testaments
Chocolate Turtles Candy
Dove Chocolates
Dec 27
3 French Hens
the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity
French Fries
Chicken Croissant
Chicken in a Buscuit Crackers
Dec 28
4 Calling Birds
the four gospels and/or the four evangelists (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John)
Chicken Nuggets/Sandwich/Wrap
Make marshmallow birds (w/ pretzel stick legs)
Crows Candy
Chicklets
Dec 29
5 Golden Rings
the first five books of the Old Testament
Onion Rings
Funions
Pineapple Rings
Ring Pop Candy
Peach Gummy Rings
Dec 30
6 Geese a-Laying
the six days of creation
Deviled Eggs
Hard Boiled Eggs
Dec 31
7 Swans a-Swimming
the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and/or the seven sacraments
Blue Jello w/ whipped cream dollops representing the swams
Jan 1
8 Maids a-Milking
the Eight Beatitudes
Milk, Chocolate Milk, or Egg Nog
Milk Chocolate
Maid-rite sandwich (loose meat)
Milk Duds
Jan 2
9 Ladies Dancing
the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit
Veggie Salad – dancers can’t eat bulky food 😊
Jan 3
10 Lords a-Leaping
the 10 Commandments
Haribo Frog Candy (frogs leap!)
Grasshopper Pie or Mint Oreos
Cricket Lollipop
Leaping Candy Holders (put food/candy in)
Jan 4
11 Pipers Piping
the 11 faithful disciples (minus Judas, who betrayed Christ)
Veggie Straws
Bugles
Jan 5
12 Drummers Drumming
the 12 points of doctrine in the Apostles' Creed
Mozzarella Drumsticks
Chicken Drumsticks
Marshmallow w/ 2 pretzel sticks
Nestle Drumstick Ice Cream Cone
Jan 6
EPIHANY

Kings Cake


You fancier cooks can find fabulous ideas on Catholic Cuisine

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December 25 - Feast of the Nativity / Christmas

Resources for Christmas / Nativity
Solemnity
1st Day of Christmas

Coloring Pages
Advent Wreath (The Catholic Kid)
On Way to Bethl Color (The Catholic Kid)
Angels to Shepherds (The Catholic Kid)
Nativity Color (SJTB)

Videos
Nativity/Christmas Story (animated, 27 min)
Jesus, He Lived Among Us (animated 90 min)
Jesus, A Kingdom without Frontiers (animated/Mondo TV, 90 min)
Jesus Christ's Life Story (animated 2 hrs)

Christmas Movies - Full List Here
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December 22 - St. Frances Cabrini (1850-1917), Chicago, USA

St. Francis Cabrini
Resources for St. Frances Cabrini "Mother Cabrini"
First US Saint!

Coloring Pages
St. Francis Cabrini Coloring Page (Catholic Playground)
Story Book & Coloring Book: Catholic Story Coloring Book 

Books
Book Footsteps of the Saints L2-4th/5th gr To The Ends of the Earth: A Story of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Catholic Story Coloring Book
Vision Book: Mother Carbrini Missionary to the World
Pauline Book Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini: Cechina’s Dream, age 8-12 

Video
Documentary - St. Francis Cabrini (Catholic Online, 4 min)

St. Francis Cabrini, Pray for Us!

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December 21 - St. Thomas, the Apostle (?-72), Galilee/Rome

Resources for St. Thomas, the Apostle
Baptized the Magi
Patron of
architects; blind people; construction workers; Ceylon; East Indies; geometricians; India; masons; Pakistan; Sri Lanka; stone masons; stonecutters; surveyors; theologians; and against doubt.


Coloring Pages
St. Thomas Coloring Page (Coloring Saints)
St. Thomas Coloring Page (Catholic Playground)

Books

St. Thomas, the Apostle, Pray for Us!

December 21 - St. Peter Canisius (1521-1597), Holland

St. Peter Canisius
Resources for St. Peter Canisius
Jesuit

Video
Video St. Peter Canisius (Apostleship of Prayer)

Audio

Books
St. Peter Canisius Book Footsteps of the Saints Level 3-Jr. High Watching on the Rhone 

Cartoon: Saint Fun Facts
St. Peter Canisius, Pray for Us!
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December 20 - Sts. Abraham, Isaac & Jacob Old Testament Patriarchs (B.C.)

Resources for Sts. Abraham, Isaac & Jacob
Patriarchs

Coloring Pages

Abraham Coloring Pages (SuperColoring)
Abraham & Isaac Coloring Page (The Catholic Kid)
Isaac Coloring Pages (SuperColoring)
Jacob Coloring Pages (SuperColoring)

Videos for Kids

The Story of Abraham (animated Bible Stories for Kids! 24 min)
Abraham’s Sacrifice (animated Bible Stories for Kids! 23 min)
Abraham's Convoy (animated/Mondo TV, 26 min)
Abraham Coloring Pages (DLTK)
Isaac and Ishmael (animated/Mondo TV, 26 min)
Esau and Jacob (animated Bible Stories for Kids! 24 min)
The Story of Israel (animated Bible Stories for Kids! 23 min
The Son's of Jacob (animated/Mondo TV, 26 min)
Twelve Tribes, One People (animated/Mondo TV, 26 min)

Sts Abraham, Isaac & Jacob, pray for us!
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December 17 - St. Lazarus (1st Century)

Resources for Celebrating St. Lazaraus Feast Day
Our Lord raised Lazarus from the Dead (John Chapter 11)
Brother of Sts. Martha & Mary Magdalen

Coloring Pages

Lazarus Coloring Page (Sermons4kids.com)
Several Lazarus Coloring Pages (SuperColoring.com)

Audio

Sainit of the Day - Lazarus & Short Biography (Franciscan Media)

Kids Videos

Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead includes Mary/Martha story (cartoon Holy Tales Bible Stories,10 min)
The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16 (ShareFaith, 3 min, cartoon-narrated)
The Rich Man and Lazarus for older kids (Zending in Eigenland, 10 min, movie-style)

St. Lazarus, pray for us!
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December 17 - 23: O Antiphons of Advent

O Antiphons for Advent

Antiphons *  Copywork Pages *  Coloring Pages  *  Prayers  *  Videos


December 17

O Wisdom of our God Most High,
guiding creation with power and love:
come to teach us the path of knowledge!

    Copywork - manuscript    cursive
    Creation Coloring Page

December 18

O Leader of the House of Israel,
giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai:
come to rescue us with your mighty power!

    Copywork - manuscript     cursive
    Moses on Mt. Sinai Coloring Page

December 19

O Root of Jesse’s stem,
sign of God’s love for all his people:
come to save us without delay!

    Copywork - manuscript    cursive
    Root of Jesse Coloring Page

December 20

O Key of David,
opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom:
come and free the prisoners of darkness!

    Copywork - manuscript  cursive
    Heaven's Gate Coloring Page 1
    Heaven's Gate Coloring Page 2

December 21

O Radiant Dawn,
splendor of eternal light, sun of justice:
come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the
shadow of death.

    Copywork - manuscript  cursive
    Sunrise Coloring Page

December 22

O King of all nations and keystone of the Church:
come and save man, whom you formed from the dust!

    Copywork - manuscript  cursive
    Jesus is King Coloring Page

December 23

O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law:
come to save us, Lord our God!

    Copywork - manuscript  cursive
    O Come, O Come Emmanuel Coloring Page

—From Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers

Additional Resources
- Holy Heroes kids explain
- Video About. 
- Family Prayer Service - A short daily prayer service, adding Scripture and Reflection to the Antiphons
- Chants, Sheet Music and Readings
- Listen (Latin) to the Chants  - Listen 2 (Latin)




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December 14 - St. John of the Cross (1542-1591), Avila Spain

Resources for St. John of the Cross
Spiritual Director & Confessor to St. Teresa of Avila

Coloring Pages
St. John of the Cross Coloring Page (Catholic Playground)

Video
Documentary Video (Catholic Online, 4 min)

Audio
Saint of the Day - St. John of the Cross (Franciscan Media)

St. John of the Cross, Pray for Us!
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December 13 - St. Lucy (?-304)

Resources for St. Lucy
Martyr
Brought food and aid to those hiding in the catacombs
Widely celebrated in Scandanavia

 What about the eyes on a plate?
It’s said that, after St. Lucy was blinded, God miraculously restored her sight. But it’s also fairly likely that this is only a legend. Here is a Catholic Exchange Article about her eyes.
Coloring Pages
St. Lucy Coloring Page (Schola Rosa)
St. Lucy Coloring Page (Catholic Playground)

Audio
Saint of the Day - St. Lucy (Franciscan Media)

Video
Holy Heroes Advent Adventure - St. Lucy, 3 min
Documentary Video (Catholic Online, 3 min)

Books
Story of St. Lucy: Footsteps of the Saints  - Level 1-2nd/3rd grade

Food
St. Lucia Bread (Catholic Playground), or just google other recipes
Wake up in the morning and serve St. Lucia Buns (w/ saffron) (Simply Recipes)

 Activities/Projects
Make a St. Lucia Crown w/Candles (Nourishing Joy)
Make a homemade St. Lucia Crown, print, color and cut-out (Shower of Roses)
Make a homemade St. Lucia Crown, print and cut-out (The House that Lars Built)
Drive around and look at Christmas lights

St. Lucy, pray for us!

December 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe (1531), Guadalupe/Mexico

Resources for The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Coloring Pages
Color (The Catholic Kid)
Color (SJTB)
Color- Juan w OLG (Catholic Playground)
Color – OLG (Catholic Playground)
Color - OLG (Paper Dali)
Story Book & Coloring Book -> Catholic Story Coloring Book

Video - DVD
-DVD CCC Video Juan Diego Messenger of Guadalupe
-FREE Excerpt from CCC Video on youtube

Video - Documentary
Our Lady of Guadalupe (Catholic Online, 3 min)
Explanation of the Image - many, MANY miraculous points! (vaticancatholic.com, 18 min)

Audio
The Story of Blessed Imelda Lambertini and St.Juan Diego - Holy Heroes Audio Vol 1

Books
-Book Footsteps of the Saints Level 1-2nd/3rd grade
-Pauline Book Saint Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe, age 8-12 
-Catholic Story Coloring Book

Art
-DIY Our Lady of Guadalupe Stained Glass (Catholic Playground) - made w/ stiff plastic & sharpies
-Make paper roses directions w/ ez printout  youtube video
-Make a church for Mary out of legos
-Complete and use the pinata you started on the Feast of St. Juan Diego (Dec. 9)

Food
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Cookies
-Plan a Mexican Meal
-Eat tamales

Drama
-Perform this play (from Catholic Family Celebrations)


Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for Us!




December 10 - Our Lady of Loretto / Feast of the Translation of the Holy House

Feast of the Translation of the Holy House

Miracle Story of the House of Mary being moved from Nazareth to a hillside in Italy - carried by Angels!

Article

Read the Full Story from the Catholic Dictionary

Watch 

Our Lady of Loreto: an Explanation of the Holy House of Mary (2019, 12 minutes)
Short Documentary Part 1  Part 2 (9 minutes/each)

Our Lady of Loretto, pray for us!
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December 9 - St. Juan Diego (1474-1548), Guadalupe/Mexico

Resources for St. Juan Diego

Coloring Pages
St. Juan Diego Coloring Page (Catholic Playground)
St. Juan Diego with Tilma Coloring Page (St. Anne's Helper)
Color (The Catholic Kid)
Color (SJTB)
Color – Our Lady of Guadalupe (Catholic Playground)
Color - Our Lady of Guadalupe (Paper Dali)

Coloring Book For Purchase
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Story Coloring Book

Video - DVD
DVD CCC Video Juan Diego Messenger of Guadalupe 

Video - Documentary
St. Juan Diego (Catholic Online, 4 min)

Audio
Saint of the Day (Franciscan Media)

Books
Pauline Book Saint Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe, ages 8-12 
In the Footsteps of the Saints A Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Level 1/2nd-3rd grade
Catholic Story Coloring Book

Activity
Start a pinata (idea from Catholic Family Celebrations), as it takes a little time to make/dry/paint, it will be ready for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Food
Our Lady of Guadalupe Cookies
Eat Tamales
Plan a Mexican Meal


St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for Us!!!

December 9 - Ven. Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979), USA

Resources for Ven. Fulton J. Sheen

Coloring Pages
Fulton J. Sheet Quote on Humility / Coloring Page (Look at Him and be Radiant)

Video - Documentary
The Life of Fulton Sheen - Animated (Caflicks, 4 min) - mediocre video but good info

** All things (whole lesson plan - teaching, activities, etc.) Fulton Sheen by Look at Him and be Radiant ** -> SERIOUSLY AMAZING AND THOROUGH

Food
Bishop Fulton Sheen Meatloaf

December 8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Resources for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation

Coloring Pages
Activities, Projects
Watch a Mary Movie, like Fatima or Lourdes
Throw a Mary Party - or just make a blue dessert!
Make white food or dessert
Make a Mary Candle

Novena
Immaculate Conception Novena (EWTN)

Mary, The Immaculate Conception, pray for us!

December 7 - St. Ambrose (340-397), Milan/Rome

Resources for St. Ambrose
Patron of Bookkeepers
St. Ambrose had a huge influence on St. Augustine

Coloring Pages
St. Ambrose Coloring Page (The Catholic Playground)

Audio
Saint of the Day - Saint Ambrose (Franciscan Media)

Video - Documentary
St. Ambrose (Catholic Online, 4 min)

Movie
Restless Heart (Ignatius Press) - a  movie primarily about St. Augustine's conversion, but St. Ambrose is a central character as well and it portrays the significant rose Ambrose had on Augustine in bringing him to the Faith.
DVD from Amazon
Available free on Formed (streaming)

Activity
Bees have been associated with St. Ambrose, because of a legend that his father found his infant son's face covered with bees. This was taken as a sign of his future eloquence, or speaking with a "honeyed tongue."
- Put honey on your toast today!
- Make a beeswax cande

Saint Fun Facts! (Catholic Online)

St. Ambrose, Pray for Us!

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December 4 - St. Barbara (? -235), Greece

Resources for St. Barbara
patron of architects
invoked against lightning

Coloring Pages
St. Barbara Coloring Page (Catholic Playground)

Videos
Documentary Video About St. Barbara (Catholic Online, 3 min)

Cartoon
Saint Fun Facts (Catholic Online)

Activities
Build your gingerbread house today as St. Barbara is the patron of architects.

St. Barbara, Pray for Us!


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December 4 (new) and March 27 (trad.) | St. John Damascene (676-749), Damascus

Resources for St. John Damascene

Also called John of Damascus
names means literally "streaming with gold"
Doctor and Father of the Church
Byzintine Monk and Priest
Best known for 

Severed Hand was Restored

According to tradition, a Muslim caliph unjustly ordered that Saint John’s right hand should be cut off and hung up for public display. Saint John Damascene wrote in defense of sacred icons and was thus against the iconoclasts. Emperor Leo falsely accused the saint of treachery, and his hand was taken as punishment. Some days after this despicable act took place, Saint John prayed for the restoration of his hand so that he could continue to write in defense of icons. Saint John prayed fervently before the icon of the Blessed Virgin, and fell asleep in prayer. During his sleep the Mother of God reattached his hand to restore the saint.


 Coloring Pages
St. John Damascene Coloring Page (Catholic Playground)

Video
St. John of Damascus (Apostleship of Prayer, 2 min)
Islam, Holy Icons, and St. John of Damascus (Trisagion Films, 30 min)

Audio
Saint of the Day (Franciscan Media)

Learn More
St. John Damascene, Pray for Us!

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December 3 - St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552), Navarre France

Resources St. Francis Xavier - missionary
St. Francis Xavier (from Wikipedia)

Coloring Pages
St. Francis Xavier Coloring Page (Catholic Playground)

Videos
FREE Story of St. Francis Xavier (Story of Saints for Kids)
DVD CCC: Francis Xavier and the Samurai’s Lost Treasure

Audio
Saint of the Day (Franciscan Media)

Books
Vision Book: St. Francis and the Seven Seas
A Story of St. Francis Xavier: (Footsteps of the Saints Level 1-2nd/3rd grade)

Activities
Make a boat with legos or paper
St. Francis Xavier, Pray for Us!
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December 3 - St. Emma of Lesum (? - 1038), Germany

St. Emma (from Catholic Online)
Resources for celebrating St. Emma's Feast Day

Coloring Pages
St. Emma Coloring Page (Catholic Playground)


Documentary Videos
St. Emma Video (Catholic Online, 3 min)

St. Emma, Pray for Us!
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December 1 - Ven. Leo Papin Dupont (1797-1876), France

Resources for Venerable Leo Papin Dupont
Ven. Leo Papin Dupont from Wiki
"The Holy Man of Tours"

Learn About
Read Article from Roman Catholic Saints

Book(s)
Book Footsteps of the Saints L2-4th/5th gr Show Us Your Face: A Story of Ven. Leo Papin Dupont

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December 1 - Fr. Abram J. Ryan (1838-1886), USA

Resources for Fr. Abram J. Ryan - priest, poet, patriot
Father Abram Ryan (wikipedia)
"Poet Priest of the South"

Learn About
Article from Catholicism.org

Books
Fold It Gently: A Story of Father Abram Ryan Footsteps of the Saints L2- for 4th/5th grade 

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December 1 - St. Edmond Campion (1540-1581), England

Resources for St. Edmond Campion - Jesuit, martyr

Coloring Pages

Documentary Videos
St. Edmond Campion Video Youtube  (popesprayerusa, 2 min)

Books
Vision Book: Edmond Campion

St. Edmond Campion, Pray for Us!
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