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

Diocese of Nashville Catholic Committee on Scouting - Footsteps of American Saints - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Footsteps of American Saints - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

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.

St. Peter Claver Activity Flyer

(See this flyer for answers to the requirements)

Requirements for St. Peter Claver

All – Read about this saint. You can find the answers to these questions on www.ewtn.com 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) St. Peter Claver was born in Spain and sailed to which country to perform his life work.

2) When did he become a saint?

3) When is the feast day of this saint?

4) St. Peter Claver is considered the Patron Saint of whom?

5) What is St. Peter Claver known for (major accomplishment)?

6) Peter Claver understood that concrete service like the distributing of medicine, food or brandy to his black brothers and sisters could be as effective a communication of the Word of God as mere verbal preaching. What did Peter Claver often say?

Activities:

1) Discuss with your family or counselor, some of the values that you admire most about St. Peter Claver. 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) As soon as a slave ship entered the port, St. Peter Claver sprung into action providing medicine and food. Create a first-aid kit and keep it in your car or home just in case you need to help someone.
4) Start a food drive. Create signs and posters. Place these in your school or church and request food donations. Distribute the food to the needy in your parish.

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.