Third grade students have learned many things about their patron saints and saints whose feast days fall on their birthdate. We hope you enjoy reading about them as much as the students enjoyed learning about their special saint.
Created by Andrew 26
Saint Basic Info:
- Saint Name: St. Andrew the Apostle
- Feast Day: November 30
- Patron Saint of Russia,Scotland,Greece,Turkey, fishermen, and fish dealers
- A memorable story from his life: He was with his brother Peter when they saw a man on the shore. The man said to come with him. They did. It was Jesus!
Created by Katherine 27
Saint Basic Info:
- Saint Name: Katherine Drexel
- Feast Day: March 3
A memorable story from her life: St.Katherine was born in Philadelphia in the year 1858. She had a great education and traveled far. While on a European tour, she met Pope Leo and asked him to send more missionaries for her friend Bishop James O'Conner.Created by Billy 28
Saint Basic Info:
- Saint Name: Blessed William Carter
- Feast Day
- Patron Saint of.....
- A memorable story from his life: William Ward was born in England. He was a young teacher. When he was 40 he became a priest. He died in July 15, 1641.
Created by Kevin 29
Saint Basic Info:
- Saint Name: St. James
- Feast Day: July 25
- Patron Saint of laborers
A memorable story from his life: One day the mother of James & John had asked Jesus to give her two sons. Her sons had a high position in the kingdom.Then Jesus asked them if they could take the pain that he would.Created by Brenden 30
Saint Basic Info:
- Saint Name: St.Brendan
- Feast Day: May 16
- Patron Saint of navigators
- A memorable story from his life: Brendan and his brothers figure in BrendansVoyage.They spend Easter Mass on an ENORMOUS WHALE!
Created by Jumana 31
Saint Basic Info:
- Saint Name: Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
- Feast Day: July 14
- Patron Saint of Native Americans
A memorable story from her life: She is called the Lily of the Mohawks. Her father was a chief. She wanted to be a Christian so she left home. She took care of the sick and the old.Created by Peter 32
Saint Basic Info:
- Saint Name: St. Peter the Apostle
- Feast Day
A memorable story from his life: Peter is the leader of the apostles. He died on the cross on June 29th. His name is first on each apostle list.Created by Maggie #33
Saint Basic Info:
- Saint Name: St. Margaret of Scotland
- Feast Day: November 11
- Patron Saint of.....
- A memorable story from her life: Margaret was born in 1015 and died in 1093. She was a Queen of England and had six sons and two daughters. In 1903, King Wilam Rufas killed King Malcom and Margaret's oldest son, Edward.
Created by Christina 34
Saint Basic Info:
- Saint Name: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- Feast Day: August 28th
- Patron Saint of the United States
A memorable story from her life: Elizabeth Ann Seton was born on the 28th of August, 1774. She got married to a wealthy working man. She had five children. She became a Sister. She started the first Catholic School in America. She died on Januuary 4, 1821.
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