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Saint Catherine
Patron Saint of illness, nurses and people ridiculed for their faith
Feast Day: April 29th
Winner of our April Artwork Contest: Madison West, Age 10
Discussion Questions:
Who is sincere in this story? Who is considerate?
Does Saint Catherine’s story remind you of any other stories from Saints Alive?
Should Catherine have met with Pope Gregory? Why or why not?
Should Catherine have kept her stigmata a secret?
What is something you want to remember about this story?
Our Favorite Resources for Kids:
Saint Catherine of Siena: The Story of the Girl Who Saw Saints in the Sky by Mary Fabyan Windeatt
Saint Stories for Kids Podcast: Episode 69 on St. Catherine
57 Stories of Saints Compendium by Eileen Heffernan
Book of Saints by Amy Wellborn
For Parents:
Catholic Saints Podcast: St. Catherine of Siena
Abiding Together Podcast: Doctors of the Church Series Part 1: St. Catherine of Siena
The Life of St. Catherine of Siena: The Classic on Her Life and Accomplishments as Recorded by Her Spiritual Director by Raymond of Capua
“Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring”