Short biographies of thirty female saints to help girls choose an appropriate patron saint for their confirmation name.

Choosing Confirmation Names for Young Women

Religion & Spirituality

Yoffie, Barbara

Christian Books & Bibles

Liguori Publications

style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal&gt;The story of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha comes to life in colorful, full-page illustrations and lively text for children ages 4 through 9. Emphasizing Saint Kateri’s special virtue of courage, author and long-time elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps readers develop an understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around and inspire us to become more like Christ. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me! series.

Kateri Tekakwitha: Model of Bravery (Saints and Me!)

Children's Books

Biographies

The story of Saint Juan Diego, to whom Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared and miraculously left behind her image on his tilma, is vividly told with colorful, full-page Illustrations and exciting text for children ages 4 through 9. Emphasizing Saint Juan’s special virtue of perseverance in faith, author and longtime elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps young readers develop their understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around us and inspire us to become more like Christ. Saint Juan Diego is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me! series.

Juan Diego: Mary's Humble Messenger (Saints and Me!)

Rose Philippine Duchesne: A Dreamer and a Missionary tells the story of Rose Philippine Duchesne, who was born in France and did mission work in both St. Charles, MO, and Kansas. The biographies in this new series help the young reader develop an understanding of our real-life heroes, the saints and introduce children ages 4-9 to the concept that saints are people who live all around us, and who can inspire us to become more like Christ. Rose Philippine Duchesne is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me! series.

Rose Philippine Duchesne: A Dreamer and a Missionary (Saints and Me!)

Elizabeth Ann Seton: Mother for Many tells the story of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first US native-born citizen to be canonized, who established the first Catholic school and had seven children of her own. The biographies in this new series help the young reader develop an understanding of our real-life heroes, the saint and introduce children ages 4-9 to the concept that saints are people who live all around us, and who can inspire us to become more like Christ. Elizabeth Ann Seton is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me! series.

Elizabeth Ann Seton: Mother for Many (Saints and Me!)

The story of Damien of Molokai, born in Belgium and a missionary saint who worked among the lepers in Hawaii, is vividly told with colorful, full-page illustrations and exciting text for children ages 4 through 9. Author and longtime elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps young readers develop their understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around us and inspire us to become more like Christ. Damien of Molokai is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me! series.

Damien of Molokai: Builder of Community (Saints and Me!)

Thérèse of Lisieux learned about love from her family. A Carmelite nun, she developed a “little way” of doing small things out of love for God. Her vocation was love. Her feast day is celebrated on October 1st. She is the patron saint of aviators, florists and foreign missions.

Therese of Lisieux: Little Flower of Love (Saints and Me)

Intl Development Inst

This kind and cheerful priest worked with wayward boys and gave them a sense of purpose and hope. John Bosco treated the boys with respect and taught them right from wrong. He founded the Salesians (for the education of boys) in 1859. He is the patron saint of young boys, Catholic publishers, and laborers. January 31st is his feast day.

John Bosco: Champion for Youth (Saints and Me!)

Anthony of Padua was a Franciscan friar and a friend of Saint Francis of Assisi. He was such a powerful preacher that he changed the hearts of sinners and heretics. Known for his miracles, he was given the nickname “The Wonder Worker.” His feast day is June 13th and he is the patron saint of the poor and searchers of lost items.
Anthony of Padua Theme: FAITH

Anthony of Padua: Wonder Worker (Saints and Me!)

Biographies & Memoirs

Saints Joachim and Anne were Mary’s parents and Jesus’ grandparents. They were a devout and loving couple who welcomed each member of their family with great longing and joy. As heads of their domestic church, they taught the generations below them how to love and follow God. Saints Joachim and Anne are the patron saints of grandparents and their feast day is July 26.
THEME: HAPPINESS

Joachim and Anne: Love for Generations (Saints and Me!)

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