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Saint Thomas More

Patron saint of adopted children, difficult marriages and politicians

Feast Day: June 22nd

Discussion Questions:

1. Who is merciful in this story? Who is selfish?

2. Why do you think Saint Thomas More is the patron saint of adopted children?

3. Should Thomas More have denied the king’s new marriage even to the point of death? Why or why not?

4. How is Thomas More different from King Henry? How are they similar?

Our Favorite Resources for Kids:

• Saint Thomas More of London by Elizabeth Ince

• Saint Thomas More: Courage, Conscience and the King by Patricia Jablonski

• Saints for Boys Series II by Robert Hunt

For Parents:

• The movie, A Man for All Seasons

• The King’s Good Servant, but God’s First: The Life and Writings of Saint Thomas More by James Monti