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Interview with a Saint

Activity Objective:

To see the saints as examples of how we can live our lives

Lesson Outcome:

The children will develop a greater understanding of the saints and how they help us live our lives like children of God.

Materials

Directions:

Ask the children to work with a partner and choose a saint about whom they would like to know more.
Offer the pairs books about saints to help them learn more about the saints they have chosen.
Tell the children that one person will be the saint and the other will be the interviewer. Give the children a few moments to practice once they have created their list of interview questions.
When all the children are prepared, invite the pairs to present their interviews to the entire group.
At the end of each interview, allow other children to ask questions.

Learning Styles:

Logic/Math Smart,People Smart,Word Smart

Approximate Time:

15 minutes

Hints:

Offer the children a variety of books about saints to help them gather information about their chosen saints.