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

Diocese of Nashville Catholic Committee on Scouting - Footsteps of American Saints - Blessed Mother Marianne Cope

Footsteps of American Saints - Blessed Mother Marianne Cope

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 Mother Marianne Cope Activity Flyer (See this flyer for answers to the requirements)

Requirements for Blessed Mother Marianne Cope

All – Read about this saint. You can find the answers to these questions on 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) Where and when was she born?

2) What community did she join? Where were they located? Who was its founder?

3) In what hospital was she a supervisor? What was unique about this hospital?

4) Where did she begin ministry in 1883 and what were some of her accomplishments?

5) When is the feast day of Blessed Mother Marianne Cope.

6) Blessed Mother Marianne Cope moved to Hawaii t help which ailing priest care for people with leprosy.

Activities:

1) Discuss with your family or counselor, some of the values that you admire most about Blessed Mother Marianne Cope. What is she known for? How can you be more like her?

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

3) Collect some uplifting books, magazines, games, puzzles and take them to a Children Hospital in your area.
4) Call your local hospital or nursing home and inquire into how you can volunteer. Assist with a service project that will help at least one person who is sick. Document what you did and share it with your family and friends.

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.