More On Saint Clare

Patron saint of television, eye diseases and the telephone

Feast Day: August 11th

Discussion Questions:

1. Saint Clare is the patron saint of television, why do you think this is?

2. Who was sincere in this story? Who was bold?

3. How is Saint Clare different from her mother, Ortolana? How is she similar?

4. What other saint story does this remind you of?

Our Favorite Resources for Kids:

• Saint Clare and Her Cat by Dessi-Jackson

• Stories of the Saints by Carey Wallace 

• Saint Clare of Assisi: A Light for the World by Marianne Lorraine Trouve

• Shining Light Dolls Podcast: Episode 31 and episode 83

• 57 Saints by Eileen Heffernan (page 191)

• Catholic Saints Podcast: Saint Clare

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