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Saint Bakhita
Patron Saint of Sudan and Human Trafficking
Feast Day: February 8th
Discussion Questions:
Should Bakhita have forgiven her captors so easily?
Why was Bakhita hesistant to have her story written?
Who was merciful in this story? Who was compassionate?
What is something that you want to remember about Saint Bakhita’s story?
Our Favorite Resources:
Bakhita: From Slave to Saint by Robert Zanini (for adults)
Saint Stories for Kids episode 95
““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 have been for them, I would not have become a Christian and religious woman.””
Winner of our February 2023 Artwork Contest: Eleanor, Age 14