Faith in everyday life
Read together, answer a story question, and print a creative activity.
Suggested ages 6–10, with a grown-up nearby. Original retellings focus on everyday choices and avoid graphic details.
Listening
Benedict grew up in Italy about fifteen hundred years ago. As a young man, he went to Rome to study. Later he chose a quieter life near Subiaco, where he could spend time in prayer. Other people began to seek his guidance.
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Generosity
Francis grew up in Assisi, a town in Italy. His family sold cloth, and he once enjoyed fine clothes and lively company. As he grew older, he began to ask what mattered most in his life.
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Kindness
Thérèse grew up in France in a family that prayed together. When she was young, she entered a Carmelite community in Lisieux. Much of her life was spent in the same place, doing ordinary things.
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Faithfulness
The Gospels tell us about Joseph, Mary’s husband, who cared for Jesus as he grew up. Joseph listened to God and took responsibility for the family entrusted to him.
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Hope
Monica lived in North Africa in the fourth century. She was the mother of Augustine, who later became a Christian teacher and bishop. Their family story included worries and disagreements.
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Service
Vincent de Paul was a priest in France. He noticed people who needed food, care, and companionship. He wanted help to reach them in practical ways.
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