Monthly Overview:

• Monthly Devotion: Our Lady of Sorrows

• September 2: St. Ingrid of Sweden

• September 8: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

• September 14: St. Notburga

• September 15: Our Lady of Sorrows

• September 21: St. Matthew the Apostle

• September 23: St. Xantippa

• September 28: St. Lorenzo Ruiz

• September 28: St. Wenceslaus

• September 29: St. Gabriel the Archangel

• September 29: St. Michael the Archangel

• September 29: St. Raphael the Archangel

   

   

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St. Ingrid of Sweden

Feast Day: September 2

Fun Facts:

1. St. Ingrid was a princess in Sweden.

2. She started the first Dominican convent in Sweden.

3. She went on pilgrimages to the Holy Land and Rome.

Ways to Celebrate:

1. Learn about Sweden and its culture.

2. Make a paper crown to remember St. Ingrid was a princess.

3. Draw a picture of a convent.

4. Pray for missionaries who travel to teach about Jesus.

5. Do a kind deed for someone, like St. Ingrid did.

About the Saint:

St. Ingrid was born to a noble family in Sweden in the 13th century. After her husband died, she decided to become a nun. She founded the first Dominican convent in Sweden and helped many people learn about Jesus. St. Ingrid was known for her kindness and devotion to God.

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Feast Day: September 8

Fun Facts:

1. This day celebrates Mary's birthday.

2. Mary's parents were St. Joachim and St. Anne.

3. The Church has celebrated this feast for over 1500 years.

Ways to Celebrate:

1. Sing "Happy Birthday" to Mary.

2. Make a birthday card for Mary.

3. Bake a special cake to celebrate.

4. Say a Hail Mary prayer.

5. Use our Mary's Birthday Celebration Kit to throw a party for Mary!

About the Feast:

The Nativity of Mary celebrates the day when Mary, the mother of Jesus, was born. This special day reminds us of God's plan to bring Jesus into the world through Mary. It's a joyful day when we thank God for Mary and remember how important she is in the story of Jesus.

St. Notburga

Feast Day: September 14

Fun Facts:

1. St. Notburga was a cook for a rich family.

2. She always shared food with the poor.

3. There's a story about her sickle (a tool for cutting grass) hanging in the air!

Ways to Celebrate:

1. Help make dinner for your family.

2. Donate food to a local food bank.

3. Draw a picture of St. Notburga's floating sickle.

4. Say a prayer for farmers.

5. Learn about different cooking tools.

About the Saint:

St. Notburga lived in Austria in the 13th century. She worked as a cook for a wealthy family but always made sure to share food with those in need. St. Notburga is remembered for her kindness, hard work, and dedication to helping others, even when it was difficult.

Our Lady of Sorrows

Feast Day: September 15

Fun Facts:

1. This feast remembers the sad times in Mary's life.

2. There are seven sorrows of Mary that we think about on this day.

3. Mary is often shown with seven swords in her heart to represent her sorrows.

Ways to Celebrate:

1. Make a card to cheer up someone who is sad.

2. Pray the Rosary with your family.

3. Draw a picture of Mary to show her love for Jesus.

4. Do something nice for your mom.

5. Learn about the seven sorrows of Mary.

About the Feast:

Our Lady of Sorrows is a day when we remember the difficult times Mary went through as Jesus' mother. It reminds us that Mary understands when we are sad or hurting. This feast teaches us to be strong in our faith, just like Mary was.

St. Matthew the Apostle

Feast Day: September 21

Fun Facts:

1. St. Matthew was a tax collector before becoming Jesus' disciple.

2. He wrote one of the Gospels in the Bible.

3. His symbol is often a winged man.

Ways to Celebrate:

1. Read a story from the Gospel of Matthew.

2. Make a coin craft to remember Matthew's job as a tax collector.

3. Draw a picture of an angel to represent Matthew's symbol.

4. Practice math, since Matthew worked with numbers.

5. Say a prayer asking God to help you follow Jesus like Matthew did.

About the Saint:

St. Matthew was one of Jesus' twelve apostles. Before meeting Jesus, he worked as a tax collector, which was not a popular job. When Jesus called him, Matthew left everything to follow Him. He later wrote the Gospel of Matthew, telling people about Jesus' life and teachings.

St. Xantippa

Feast Day: September 23

Fun Facts:

1. St. Xantippa lived in Spain.

2. She was one of the first Christians in her area.

3. She helped spread Jesus' teachings to others.

Ways to Celebrate:

1. Learn a few words in Spanish.

2. Make a cross craft to remember Xantippa's faith.

3. Tell a friend about Jesus, like Xantippa did.

4. Draw a map of Spain.

5. Say a prayer for missionaries who teach about Jesus.

About the Saint:

St. Xantippa was one of the first Christians in Spain. She learned about Jesus from the apostles and helped teach others about Him. Although we don't know much about her life, St. Xantippa is remembered for her strong faith and her work in spreading Christianity.

St. Lorenzo Ruiz

Feast Day: September 28

Fun Facts:

1. St. Lorenzo was from the Philippines.

2. He was good at writing and helped in his church.

3. He's the first Filipino saint.

Ways to Celebrate:

1. Practice your handwriting, like Lorenzo did.

2. Learn about the Philippines.

3. Make a Filipino dish with your family.

4. Say a prayer for people who are treated unfairly.

5. Draw a picture of St. Lorenzo.

About the Saint:

St. Lorenzo Ruiz was born in Manila, Philippines, in the 17th century. He worked as a calligrapher and served in his local church. Lorenzo bravely stood up for his faith even when it was dangerous. He became the first Filipino saint and is an example of courage and faith for all of us.

St. Wenceslaus

Feast Day: September 28

Fun Facts:

1. St. Wenceslaus was a king in Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic).

2. He was known for being very kind to the poor.

3. There's a famous Christmas carol about him called "Good King Wenceslaus."

Ways to Celebrate:

1. Listen to the song "Good King Wenceslaus."

2. Make a paper crown to remember he was a king.

3. Do a kind deed for someone in need.

4. Learn about the Czech Republic.

5. Say a prayer for leaders to be kind like Wenceslaus.

About the Saint:

St. Wenceslaus was a duke of Bohemia in the 10th century. He became known as a king because of his goodness and care for his people. Wenceslaus was a devout Christian who helped the poor and tried to rule his country fairly. He is remembered as a good and holy leader.

St. Gabriel the Archangel

Feast Day: September 29

Fun Facts:

1. Gabriel is one of the three archangels mentioned in the Bible.

2. His name means "God is my strength."

3. He told Mary she would be Jesus' mother.

Ways to Celebrate:

1. Make angel crafts.

2. Act out the story of Gabriel visiting Mary.

3. Say the Hail Mary prayer.

4. Learn about different types of angels.

5. Draw a picture of Gabriel.

About the Saint:

St. Gabriel is an archangel, which is a very important angel. In the Bible, he appears to people to give them messages from God. His most famous message was telling Mary that she would be the mother of Jesus. Gabriel reminds us that God sends us help and guidance.

St. Michael the Archangel

Feast Day: September 29

Fun Facts:

1. Michael is known as the leader of God's army of angels.

2. His name means "Who is like God?"

3. He is often shown holding a sword and shield.

Ways to Celebrate:

1. Make a paper shield craft.

2. Learn and say the St. Michael prayer.

3. Draw a picture of St. Michael.

4. Act out Michael defending against evil.

5. Wear something blue, a color often associated with Michael.

About the Saint:

St. Michael the Archangel is a powerful angel who leads God's army against evil. In the Bible, he is described as fighting against the devil. Michael is often prayed to for protection and help in fighting against temptation and evil.

St. Raphael the Archangel

Feast Day: September 29

Fun Facts:

1. Raphael's name means "God heals."

2. He appears in the Book of Tobit in the Bible.

3. He is known as the angel of healing and happy meetings.

Ways to Celebrate:

1. Make a get-well card for someone who is sick.

2. Read the story of Raphael from the Book of Tobit.

3. Draw a picture of Raphael.

4. Say a prayer for sick people.

5. Have a special meeting with friends or family.

About the Saint:

St. Raphael is an archangel who is known for bringing God's healing to people. In the Bible, he helps a man named Tobit and his family. Raphael is often prayed to for health and safe travels. He reminds us that God cares about our health and happiness.

Resources to help you celebrate September Feast Days!

Mary's Birthday Party Celebration Kit!