This week, the Church in the U.S. celebrates the feast of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha on July 14. The Church in Canada honors her on April 17. Saint Kateri was the first Native American woman to be declared a saint. Use these activities to learn more about her:
Good News / Buena Nueva: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha / Santa Catalina Tekakwitha
Venture / Aventura: Saint Kateri’s Totem / El tótem de Santa Catalina
Visions / Visiones: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha / Santa Catalina Tekakwitha
Find the article “Saint Kateri Tekakwitha: Native American Saint – July 14” by Patricia Mathson and activity suggestions here.
Other saints we honor this week are:
July 13 – Saint Henry
July 15 – Saint Bonaventure
July 16 – Our Lady of Mount Carmel
July 18 – Saint Camillus de Lellis (USA)
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