Diocese of Nashville Catholic Committee on Scouting - Footsteps of American Saints

Diocese of Nashville Catholic Committee on Scouting - Footsteps of American Saints - Blessed Damien of Molokai

Footsteps of American Saints - Blessed Damien of Molokai

Overview

The Footsteps of American Saints Activity program is a religious activity program that encourages youth to learn about several individuals that have shaped the landscape of Catholicism in America.

The Saint Patch Series focuses those men and women who led heroic lives of faith. Their words, their deeds, and their devotion to prayer and to the sacraments, inspire all American Catholics. In the church calendar for the United States, some have the rank of "saint" and are venerated by the universal church. Some have the rank of "blessed" and are venerated by the local church. Some have the rank of "venerable" and, while on the way to becoming a "saint", may be venerated by Catholics. Most of these men and women lived and worked in North America in what is now the United States. Some others never set foot in America, however they had a huge impact on the Catholic American landscape. All of them sought to follow Jesus.

This is an opportunity for youth and adults to learn more about their faith. All youths and adults can work on this activity and earn the patch.

Blessed Damien of Molokai Activity Flyer (See this flyer for answers to the requirements)

Requirements for Blessed Damien of Molokai

All – Read about this saint. You can find the answers to these questions on www.newadvent.org and www.americancatholic.org. Feel free to use other resources.

1 st thru 5 th Grades - Complete 4 requirements and 2 of the activities.

6 th thru 12 th Grades - Complete 5 requirements and 3 of the activities.

Requirements:

1) He took the name of a 4 th century physician and blessed when he became a priest…Fr. Damien. What was his original name and why do we call him Blessed Damien of Molokai?

2) Before going to Hawaii, Blessed Damien of Molokai worked as a missionary. What were the circumstances that allowed him to travel to Hawaii?

3) When did he become a priest?

4) Blessed Damien of Molokai was given a memorial feast day by Pope John Paul II in 1995. When is that day celebrated?

5) What is Blessed Damien of Molokai most known for devoting his life to?
6) King David Kalakaua presented what honor on Damien?

Activities:

1) Discuss with your family or counselor, some of the values that you admire most about Blessed Damien of Molokai . What is he known for? How can you be more like him?

2) Draw a picture showing some of his accomplishments. Share this picture with your family.

3) Create a poster of hope and deliver it to a children hospital in your community.
4) Visit with the sick or elderly. Spend time learning what they like. Possibly bring a kitten or puppy from the pound to visit with the elderly for a couple of hours.

Requirements for Adults

1) Assist the youth with this Footsteps of American Saints activity

2) Share your thoughts with the youth about this Saint.

3) Review the youth requirements after they have completed the activity.

4) Fill out the application for this activity and send it along with the fee to the NCCS.

For more information about this Saint, check out the websites below.

- www.Catholic.org
- www.AmericanCatholic.org
- www.NewAdvent.org
- www.AllForMary.org
- www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints

Note: The answers to the requirements can be found on the activity flyer.

Application Form

Click here to determine the application fee or for a printable application in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.