The saints are our friends in heaven, and it is edifying and inspirational to learn about them. While it is fun to acquire facts about these holy people, as we learn and read about them we should consider what virtues they embodied and how we can imitate them. What was their life like, and how did they respond to challenges and adversity? How can I imitate them so that I too can grow in virtue? How can I pass on these lessons to my students or children.

Here are resources for learning and teaching about the saints.

Learn About the Saints

9 Patron Saints of Education to Inspire Students and Catechists

Choose a patron saint for your home or classroom! Use this post for inspiration.

Glory Stories from Holy Heroes

These are some of the most awesome saint audiodramas that we have ever heard. They are professionally produced with beautiful music and voice actors, and there are over 30 to choose from. Here are some of our favorites:

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

St. Peter

St. Joseph

3 Saints Devoted to St. Joseph

March is the month of St. Joseph! We love celebrating the Solemnity of St. Joseph at our parish and at home on March 19th (with a traditional St. Joseph altar). One year, our pastor shared 3 saints devoted to St. Joseph during his homily on the Solemnity, and I am sharing them here with you today for inspiration and reflection.

Cardinal Newman’s Ideas on Children’s Religious Formation

Father Juan Velez writes: “Cardinal Newman, declared Blessed in 2010, carried out this work with a sense of measure and patience. He was demanding and strict when necessary but preferred to instruct and persuade youth. He wished them to grow in responsibility and become mature Catholics exercising a Christian influence in society. He teaches us by his example and way of thinking to carry out this important work of Christian formation in a similar way.”

Saint Lessons and Catechesis

How to Create Simple Saint Lesson Plans for your Classroom

Here are 2 easy steps to plan your own saint and feast day lessons for your classroom. Please let me know if you have any questions or need further information!

Catholic Mommy and Me Group: Simple Lesson Plans

This article has a simple way to share the saints with little ones.

G-Rated Saints

How to choose saints for every age, how to hone in on the essentials, and avoid watering down the faith, but still keeping your material suitable for all-audiences.

The Saints and the Schoolgirl

This article contains a practical list of how we can teach our children that the saints are our special friends.

Saint Activities and Crafts

St. Hildegard Feast Day Science Lesson for Kids

Here is a fun St. Hildehard science activity for her feast day or an All Saints Day party. You will need common spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

Feast Day! Board Game

This game is super fun! We have all of the expansion packs (including the Saint one) and enjoy playing it often. Best for ages 4/5 and up (younger children will need someone to help read the cards to the other players), this is like the Catholic version of Candy Land. You journey through the liturgical year, starting at Advent, and answer liturgically-themed questions along the way.

Learn About St. Joseph’s Symbol: the Lily

One Easter, I was inspired to put together a lily dissection activity and use it as an opportunity to talk to my kids about St. Joseph. I wrote all about it here, and there are even free printable pages to guide you through the activity.

Free Puppet Ministry Scripts – Resources and Master List

Check out and share our free script in any way that helps you catechize and enjoy the season with your family, your students, or your parish. We recommend it be used as a puppet show for little ones or a skit to be performed by your confident readers.

Catholic Saint Books

Saint Books for Adults:

What I Learned (as a mother) from St. Padre Pio’s Spiritual Daughter

The Catholic Church really is a trove of treasures waiting to be fdiscovered and enjoyed. There are more saints than I could ever read about in this life, and even more holy people who literally walked with saints who have so much wisdom and inspiration to offer.

Here are 4 things that I learned from reading a new book, Padre Pio’s American Daughter by Susan de Bartoli from Sophia Institute Press, about St. Padre Pio’s spiritual daughter, Mary Pyle.

The Silent Witness of Nazareth

I have really been enjoying this audiobook about St. Joseph by Father Serafino Lanzetta. He was named after St. Joseph (and he explains about changing his name when he was ordained), and wrote the book specifically to increase Josephine devotion. I have learned so much – including how Abraham and Isaac are figures of St. Joseph and Jesus, respectively. He explains how St. Joseph leads us to Mary, and how Mary, of course, leads us to Jesus. What a beautiful truth to meditate on this month!

Servant of God Michelle Duppong

I recently learned the story of Servant God Michelle Duppong, and I was deeply inspired and touched by her witness and example. She is an American, she was a FOCUS missionary, and Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Diocese of Bismarck. I thought she would be a wonderful patron to encourage us to evangelize the youth and teach the Faith, so I wanted to share her story with you today.

The Spiritual Legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

I have seen many of the Archbishop’s old videos, but I will admit that I have never read any of his books or writings. Fr. Charles Connor’s book, The Spiritual Legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, was the perfect introduction to many of the Archbishop’s writings and teachings, and it was an inspirational spiritual read for me. If you are an OCIA or adult education leader, I think that this book is especially relevant for you to read since it accounts many of the Archbishop’s encounters with converts to the Catholic Faith as he prepared them to be received into the Church.

Italy’s Shrines and Wonders Volume II: Discovering Sacred Spaces and Fascinating Places in the Life of St. Francis of Assisi

It’s the year of St. Francis! 2026 marks 800 years since this remarkable saint’s death. The Catholic Church is celebrating with a special jubilee year and plenary indulgences available for the faithful. You can read all about it in this document.

While it is possible for me to make a local pilgrimage to obtain an indulgence, I won’t be able to make a pilgrimage to the saint’s home in Italy this year. Thankfully, Teresa Tomeo has written a book that makes me able to imagine and learn about going on pilgrimage to all of the incredible places where St. Francis prayed, preached, evangelized, and lived. I could *almost* taste the pasta and smell the fresh air of the Spoleto countryside while I read Italy’s Shrines and Wonders Volume II: Discovering Sacred Spaces and Fascinating places in the life of St. Francis of Assisi.

Saint Books for Kids:

Saints of the Sacred Heart

This picture book, written by Emily Jaminet and illustrated by Tracy L. Christianson, features short and powerful stories of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque along with 9 friends of the Sacred Heart – Saints who faithfully made their hearts places of rest for Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Joseph, Keeper of the King

Emily Stimpson Chapman and Scott Hahn teamed up to create this stunning picture book about St. Joseph. It is a must have for all Catholic homes and classrooms!

The Courage of St. Agnes

Travel into the Catacombs of Ancient Rome (and even learn some basic Latin!) with St. Agnes in The Courage of St. Agnes, a picture book by Caroline McDonald. This beautiful picture book, illustrated by Igor Kovyar, tells the courageous story of this faithful virgin and martyr. Pick it up for her feast day on January 21, and keep it available to inspire your children all year round. This book would also make a beautiful First Holy Communion gift for any little girls who are making their First Communion.

Your Valentine

When you walk into our home, you will be greeted by a little table with liturgical and seasonal decor. It always contains a Pascal candle, prayer box, prayer cards, and a St. Benedict medal. There is also a little display of seasonal books for my kids and our guests to enjoy. This February, I cannot wait to display Anthony DeStefano’s new book: Your Valentine.  I know that my kids and our guests will both be intrigued by this special story about this famous saint! Read my full review here.

All Hallows’ Eve

The triduum of All Hallows’ Tide is one of my favorite times of the year. It is full of so many rich traditions, prayers, and fun! We kick off these 3 holy days with All Hallows’ Eve (aka: Halloween). I had no idea about the Catholic roots of this holiday until I was an adult. Thankfully, Anthony DeStefano has come out with a picture book, All Hallows’ Eve, to explain this day to children in an age appropriate, rich, and meaningful way.

St. Francis

Pope Leo has declared 2026 the year of St. Francis! 2026 marks 800 years since this remarkable saint’s death. The Catholic Church is celebrating with a special jubilee year and plenary indulgences available for the faithful. You can read all about it in this document. Brian Wildsmith’s new book, St. Francis, is the perfect picture book to share the life of St. Francis with children.