May 6, 2015 WBB Feast Days & Holidays, WBB Primary, REL Seasons - Feast Days/Holidays, REL Asset - Activity, REL Catechetical - K–6, REL Topic- Saints
By: Allie Johnston
On May 15, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saints Isidore and Maria. Feast Days offer catholic educators, catechists, and parents an opportunity to teach children about saints. Saints Isidore and Maria remind us that no matter how ordinary our lives seem we can lead lives of holiness.
Saint Stories for Kids: Isidore & Maria
Isidore was born in Spain to very poor yet very pious Catholic parents. At a very young age, Isidore was taught to work very hard. He worked for a wealthy Farm owner all of this life.
He began each day by going to Mass and praying. After Mass he would spend his days planting and plowing in the fields. Those who worked with him were angry that he attended Mass in the morning because this caused him to be late to work. They complained to the landowner. The landowner decided to watch Isidore work to see if he was getting his work done. He saw Isidore plowing the field with angels helping him.
Isidore married Maria and they had a son. Their son died when he was very young. From that moment on they dedicated their lives to serving God and others. Even though they did not have much, they always shared with the poor. Isidore and Maria also give us the example of sharing all that we have with those who are in need.
Download a printable primary activity to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Isidore and Saint Maria with children or students!
