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

Diocese of Nashville Catholic Committee on Scouting - Footsteps of American Saints - Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

Footsteps of American Saints - Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

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 Kateri Tekakwitha Activity Flyer (See this flyer for answers to the requirements)

Requirements for Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

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

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

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

Requirements:

1) Where and when was she born?

2) What tragedy happened to her and her people when she was four years old?

3) Who was the person who converted and baptized her?

4) Where was she forced to move to and what did she do there?

5) What is the name of the association named after her?

6) When is the Blessed Kateri feast day celebrated?

7) What special distinction does Blessed Kateri have to Catholic Americans?

Activities:

1) Discuss with your family or counselor, some of the values that you admire most about Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. 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) Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha found a place in the woods where she could pray an hour a day. Write a prayer and find a special place in nature and say your prayer.
4) At the Christian colony of Indians, Kateri lived a life dedicated to prayer, and care for the sick and aged. Find a small feather and pin it to you shirt in remembrance of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. Contact the volunteer coordinator at a local children’s hospital or senior citizen home and arrange a visit. Bring some games to play. Share some laughs.

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.