Faith and Culture Resources

Explore Catholic faith in Native American communities through saints, symbols, prayer, and creative activities. This printable kit helps kids in Grades K–8 understand the resilient witness of Native American Catholics and learn about faith and culture in the universal Church.

Explore Catholic faith in African American communities through timelines, the stories of the Saintly Seven, prayer, and artistic expression. This printable kit helps kids in Grades K-8 understand the legacy of African American Catholics in the American Catholic Church.

Dive into the stories of Native American and African American Catholic witnesses with a free, on-demand master class presented by Father Maurice Henry Sands, Executive Director of the Black and Indian Mission Office. You’ll explores saints, history, and faith shaping a nation.

Explore the inspiring life of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha and engage students with a printable activity that helps them learn about her faith and feast day through creative reflection and prayer (ideal for elementary grades).

Explore the life of Sister Thea Bowman, a joyful and faith‑filled Black Catholic sister, with an activity that encourages students in Grades 3–8 to reflect on her message of unity and courageous discipleship.

Experience two powerful films, Walking the Sacred Path: The Story of the Black and Indian Mission Office and Trailblazers of Faith: The Legacy of African American Catholics. These documentaries reflect two distinct journeys sharing a single mission of healing, celebration, and renewal.

Discover and decorate mosaics of Catholic saints and holy people of diverse cultures with this activities kit that invites children to celebrate saints of color in faith‑formation settings (best for K–6).

Learn about Saint Juan Diego through a printable activity designed to help children understand his role in the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and deepen their connection to Marian devotion for Grades K–6.

Inspire Catholic students to learn about Saint Katharine Drexel’s life dedicated to education and racial justice with a fun, hands‑on activity for elementary faith formation.

Explore the story and significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a lesson that invites children to reflect, respond, and celebrate this Marian apparition in Catholic tradition for Grades K–6.

Learn about the universality and diversity of the communion of saints in this blog post, which highlights saints and holy people of color.

Read about the current cause for Sister Thea Bowman’s canonization and her remarkable legacy of teaching, justice, and joyful faith within the African American Catholic tradition.

Celebrate the life of Venerable Pierre Toussaint with an activity that introduces children to his story of charity and perseverance alongside lessons on welcoming and helping others (Grades K–6).