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To learn more about different ways to care for the sick.

To increase the children's awareness of ways in which we can care for the sick.

• Research on Pierre Toussaint (A simple Google search provides much information. A good site was Venerable Pierre Toussaint, Catholics in American History, maintained by the Catholic Home Schooling site.)

• Before class have a parent or member of the Parish dress up as Pierre Toussaint.
• Prepare a background of Pierre Toussaint to give to the volunteer.
• Explain to the class they they are going to travel backwards into time to meet Pierre Toussaint. Have them prepare questions before his visit.
• Invite Pierre into the room to give a brief presentation and take a few questions from the class.
• After the presentation and questions, thank Mr. Toussaint.
• Go over with the class the choices that Mr. Toussaint made which caused the Church to recognize him.

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A simple costume would be effective.