Shieldbearers
(Confirmation)

This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Barbara. She stood firm in her faith even when it was dangerous, and she reminds us to be brave, faithful, and ready to defend what is right as we prepare for Confirmation.

Monday Activity - Standing Strong with St. Barbara

Meet St. Barbara and learn how she stayed faithful to Jesus with courage and trust.

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Tuesday Activity - Choosing Courage

Think about brave choices and how God gives us strength to stand up for what is right.

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Wednesday Activity - Trusting God in Hard Times

St. Barbara trusted God when life was difficult. This activity helps children reflect on that same trust.

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Thursday Activity - Faith That Does Not Waver

Children explore what it means to stay steady in faith, even when others do not understand.

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Friday Activity - Ready to Witness

End the week by thinking about how God calls each of us to be faithful witnesses to Christ.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Polycarp. He remained faithful to Jesus all his life and would not deny Him, even when threatened. He teaches us to stay loyal to Christ with courage and peace.

Collector Card — St. Polycarp

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Monday Activity - Standing with Jesus

Meet St. Polycarp and discover how he stayed faithful to Jesus throughout his whole life.

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Tuesday Activity - Faithful in Every Season

Children reflect on how faithfulness means loving and obeying God day after day.

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Wednesday Activity - Courage Under Pressure

St. Polycarp stayed calm and brave. This activity helps children think about trusting God in hard moments.

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Thursday Activity - Loyal to the Truth

Children explore what it means to stay true to Jesus and not turn away from Him.

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Friday Activity - Faithful to the End

End the week by thanking God for saints who show us how to remain faithful with courage.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Sebastian. He stayed faithful to Christ even when he suffered for his beliefs. He reminds us that real courage means trusting God and standing strong in the faith.

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Monday Activity - Brave for Christ

Meet St. Sebastian and learn how he stayed brave and loyal to Jesus.

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Tuesday Activity - Strength in Hard Times

Children reflect on how God gives courage when life is difficult and faith is tested.

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Wednesday Activity - Trusting God’s Help

This activity helps children remember that God never leaves us when we are afraid.

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Thursday Activity - Standing Strong

Children think about how to stand firm in faith with patience, courage, and trust in God.

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Friday Activity - Courage to Witness

End the week by asking God for the courage to live as a faithful witness to Christ.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Justin Martyr. He loved the truth and defended the Christian faith with wisdom and courage. He teaches us to know what we believe and to stand up for it with confidence.

Collector Card — St. Justin Martyr

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Monday Activity - Loving the Truth

Meet St. Justin Martyr and learn how he searched for truth and found it in Christ.

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Tuesday Activity - Knowing What We Believe

Children reflect on how learning the faith helps us stand firm and speak with confidence.

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Wednesday Activity - Speaking with Wisdom

This activity helps children think about using words carefully and defending what is true with love.

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Thursday Activity - Standing for What Is Right

Children explore how God helps us be strong when we need to choose truth over fear.

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Friday Activity - Choosing Truth for Myself

End the week by encouraging children to choose what is true, good, and faithful in their own lives.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Irene of Thessalonica. She stayed faithful to Christ with courage and would not turn away from the truth. She teaches us to be strong, loyal, and fearless in our faith.

Collector Card — St. Irene of Thessalonica

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Monday Activity - Standing Firm with St. Irene

Meet St. Irene and learn how she stayed faithful to Jesus with courage and strength.

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Tuesday Activity - Courage to Obey God

Children reflect on how obeying God takes courage, especially when it is difficult.

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Wednesday Activity - Choosing Faith Over Fear

This activity helps children think about choosing what is right instead of giving in to fear.

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Thursday Activity - Faith That Stays Strong

Children explore what it means to stay strong in faith when others pressure them to give in.

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Friday Activity - Fearless for Christ

End the week by asking God for the grace to be faithful, brave, and fearless in living the truth.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Athanasius. He defended the true faith with courage and refused to give up, even when many opposed him. He teaches us to stand strong for what the Church believes.

Collector Card — St. Athanasius

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Monday Activity - Standing with the Church

Meet St. Athanasius and learn how he defended the true faith with strength and courage.

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Tuesday Activity - Holding to What Is True

Children reflect on how truth does not change, even when others reject it.

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Wednesday Activity - Courage Against Opposition

This activity helps children think about staying faithful when others disagree or push back.

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Thursday Activity - Trusting God’s Truth

Children explore how God helps us stay strong when we stand for the faith.

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Friday Activity - Faith That Will Not Bend

End the week by asking God for the strength to hold firmly to the truth.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Catherine of Alexandria. She used wisdom and courage to defend the truth of the faith. She teaches us that loving God with our minds helps us speak clearly and faithfully.

Collector Card — St. Catherine of Alexandria

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Monday Activity - Wisdom for God

Meet St. Catherine and learn how she used her mind and voice to defend the truth.

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Tuesday Activity - Speaking with Confidence

Children reflect on how truth can be spoken clearly, wisely, and without fear.

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Wednesday Activity - Using My Mind for Truth

This activity helps children think about loving God with both heart and mind.

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Thursday Activity - Wisdom That Stands Firm

Children explore how wisdom helps us stand firm when we are challenged.

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Friday Activity - Witness with Wisdom

End the week by asking God to help us speak truth with wisdom, courage, and love.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Cyril of Alexandria. He defended the truth of the faith with clarity and courage. He teaches us to know what the Church believes and to hold to it faithfully.

Collector Card — St. Cyril of Alexandria

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Monday Activity - Knowing the Truth Clearly

Meet St. Cyril and learn how he helped defend and explain the faith clearly.

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Tuesday Activity - Holding to Church Teaching

Children reflect on why it matters to know and hold onto what the Church teaches.

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Wednesday Activity - Speaking the Faith Clearly

This activity helps children think about expressing the faith clearly and faithfully.

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Thursday Activity - Truth That Guides Us

Children explore how truth helps guide our choices, beliefs, and lives.

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Friday Activity - Faithful to the Truth

End the week by asking God to help us know the truth, love it, and remain faithful to it.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Basil the Great. He used wisdom, leadership, and charity to serve God and others. He teaches us that knowing the truth should lead us to live it with love.

Collector Card — St. Basil the Great

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Monday Activity - Learning Wisdom from St. Basil

Meet St. Basil the Great and learn how he used wisdom and faith to serve God.

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Tuesday Activity - Wisdom That Serves Others

Children reflect on how true wisdom helps us care for others with love and generosity.

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Wednesday Activity - Truth Lived with Love

This activity helps children see that faith should shape the way we live and treat others.

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Thursday Activity - Following God’s Wisdom

Children explore how God guides us through truth, wisdom, and faithfulness.

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Friday Activity - Living Wisdom Every Day

End the week by asking God to help us live wisely, truthfully, and with love.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Gregory Nazianzen. He spoke the truth clearly and defended the faith with wisdom and courage. He teaches us to use our words faithfully and boldly for Christ.

Collector Card — St. Gregory Nazianzen

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Monday Activity - Learning to Speak the Truth

Meet St. Gregory and learn how he defended the faith with wisdom and courage.

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Tuesday Activity - Words That Defend the Faith

Children reflect on how words can be used to speak clearly, truthfully, and bravely.

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Wednesday Activity - Courage in What We Say

This activity helps children think about speaking with honesty, courage, and faith.

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Thursday Activity - Truth Spoken with Faith

Children explore how truth and faithfulness should shape the way we speak.

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Friday Activity - Speaking for Christ

End the week by asking God to help us speak truthfully and courageously for Him.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Ephrem the Syrian. He shared the truth of the faith through prayer, beauty, and teaching. He teaches us that truth can be expressed in ways that lift hearts to God.

Collector Card — St. Ephrem the Syrian

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Monday Activity - Learning Faith Through Beauty

Meet St. Ephrem and learn how he shared the faith through prayer and beauty.

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Tuesday Activity - Truth That Lifts the Heart

Children reflect on how faith can be shared in ways that are beautiful and full of meaning.

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Wednesday Activity - Prayer and Truth Together

This activity helps children see how prayer and truth belong together in the life of faith.

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Thursday Activity - Sharing Faith Beautifully

Children explore how God can use beauty, prayer, and truth to draw others to Him.

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Friday Activity - Letting Faith Shine

End the week by asking God to help us share the faith in ways that are true and beautiful.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Patrick. He brought the faith to others with courage, perseverance, and trust in God. He teaches us that mission means sharing Christ boldly and faithfully.

Collector Card — St. Patrick

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Monday Activity - Learning Courage from St. Patrick

Meet St. Patrick and learn how he trusted God and shared the faith with courage.

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Tuesday Activity - Bringing Faith to Others

Children reflect on how faith is meant to be shared with courage and love.

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Wednesday Activity - Mission with Trust in God

This activity helps children think about trusting God when He asks us to do difficult things.

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Thursday Activity - Sharing Christ Boldly

Children explore how God can use us to bring His truth and love to others.

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Friday Activity - Ready for Mission

End the week by asking God to help us bring His truth to others with courage and faith.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Columba. He brought the faith to others with courage, prayer, and missionary zeal. He teaches us to trust God and share His truth boldly.

Collector Card — St. Columba

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Columba

Meet St. Columba and learn how he followed God’s call with courage and faith.

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Tuesday Activity - Saying Yes to Mission

Children reflect on what it means to say yes to God and follow where He leads.

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Wednesday Activity - Sharing God’s Word

This activity helps children think about bringing God’s truth to others with confidence.

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Thursday Activity - Trusting God on the Journey

Children explore how God strengthens us when we follow Him into new places and challenges.

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Friday Activity - Mission with Courage

End the week by asking God to help us follow Him bravely and share His truth with others.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Boniface. He was brave in defending the faith and bringing Christ to new lands. He teaches us to stand strong for God, even when it is difficult.

Collector Card — St. Boniface

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Boniface

Meet St. Boniface and learn how he served God with courage and boldness.

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Tuesday Activity - Courage to Stand Firm

Children reflect on what it means to stay faithful when the truth is challenged.

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Wednesday Activity - Defending What Is Right

This activity helps children think about staying loyal to Christ and His truth.

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Thursday Activity - Brave in God’s Service

Children explore how God gives strength to those who serve Him faithfully.

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Friday Activity - Strong for Christ

End the week by asking God to help us be brave and faithful in every challenge.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Francis Xavier. He travelled far to bring the faith to others with courage and joy. He teaches us that God calls us to share Christ wherever we are.

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Francis Xavier

Meet St. Francis Xavier and learn how he followed God on mission with courage.

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Tuesday Activity - Going Where God Sends Us

Children reflect on what it means to trust God and follow His call.

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Wednesday Activity - Sharing Jesus with Others

This activity helps children think about how to bring Christ’s truth and love to others.

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Thursday Activity - Mission with Joy

Children explore how faith can be shared with courage, energy, and joy.

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Friday Activity - Ready to Share the Faith

End the week by asking God to help us bring His truth and love to others.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Lucy. She remained faithful to Christ and shone with courage even in darkness. She teaches us to let God’s light shine through our faith and witness.

Collector Card — St. Lucy

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Lucy

Meet St. Lucy and learn how she stayed faithful and courageous for Christ.

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Tuesday Activity - Letting Christ’s Light Shine

Children reflect on how God’s light can shine through their words and actions.

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Wednesday Activity - Light in the Darkness

This activity helps children think about staying faithful even when life feels hard or dark.

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Thursday Activity - Faith That Shines Brightly

Children explore how courage and faith help us shine for Christ in the world.

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Friday Activity - Shining for Jesus

End the week by asking God to help us shine with truth, courage, and love.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Margaret of Antioch. She stayed faithful to Christ with courage even in suffering. She teaches us to trust God, stand firm, and remain faithful when life is difficult.

Collector Card — St. Margaret of Antioch

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Margaret

Meet St. Margaret of Antioch and learn how she stayed faithful to Christ with courage.

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Tuesday Activity - Staying Strong in Faith

Children reflect on how God helps us stay strong when life is hard.

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Wednesday Activity - Courage That Trusts God

This activity helps children think about trusting God in every challenge.

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Thursday Activity - Faith That Does Not Give Up

Children explore what it means to remain faithful no matter what happens.

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Friday Activity - Brave for Christ

End the week by asking God to help us stay brave and faithful in every trial.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Catherine of Genoa. She loved God deeply and taught others about mercy, repentance, and renewal. She shows us that God’s love can transform the heart.

Collector Card — St. Catherine of Genoa

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Catherine of Genoa

Meet St. Catherine and learn how God’s mercy changed her life.

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Tuesday Activity - Hearts Made New

Children reflect on how God’s mercy can heal and renew the heart.

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Wednesday Activity - Mercy That Changes Us

This activity helps children think about repentance, forgiveness, and new beginnings.

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Thursday Activity - Love That Purifies

Children explore how God’s love helps us grow in holiness and truth.

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Friday Activity - Living in God’s Mercy

End the week by asking God to help us live with humble and grateful hearts.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Maximus the Confessor. He defended the truth of the faith with courage and perseverance. He teaches us to remain faithful to Christ, no matter the cost.

Collector Card — St. Maximus the Confessor

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Maximus

Meet St. Maximus and learn how he stood firm for the truth of the faith.

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Tuesday Activity - Standing Firm in Truth

Children reflect on what it means to stay faithful when the truth is tested.

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Wednesday Activity - Persevering with Courage

This activity helps children think about remaining brave and faithful in hardship.

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Thursday Activity - Truth Worth Defending

Children explore how some truths are so important that they must be defended faithfully.

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Friday Activity - Faithful No Matter What

End the week by asking God to help us stay loyal to Christ and His truth.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Nicholas of Myra. He was known for defending the faith and showing generous love to others. He teaches us that truth and charity belong together in the Christian life.

Collector Card — St. Nicholas of Myra

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Nicholas

Meet St. Nicholas and learn how he was both courageous in truth and generous in love.

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Tuesday Activity - Truth with Kindness

Children reflect on how we can stand for what is true while showing love to others.

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Wednesday Activity - Generosity That Reflects God

This activity helps children think about giving with joy and serving others generously.

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Thursday Activity - Living Faith Through Love

Children explore how truth and generosity can work together in a faithful life.

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Friday Activity - Faithful and Generous

End the week by asking God to help us live with courage, truth, and generosity.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Turibius of Mogrovejo. He served the Church with wisdom, courage, and faithfulness. He teaches us that strong leadership begins with loving Christ and standing firmly for what is right.

Collector Card — St. Turibius of Mogrovejo

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Turibius

Meet St. Turibius and learn how he served God’s people with wisdom and courage.

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Tuesday Activity - Leading with Faith

Children reflect on how good leaders follow Christ and stand for what is right.

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Wednesday Activity - Serving the Church

This activity helps children think about loving and serving the Church faithfully.

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Thursday Activity - Courage in Responsibility

Children explore how God gives strength when we have responsibilities and hard choices.

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Friday Activity - Faithful in Service

End the week by asking God to help us serve Him with wisdom, courage, and faithfulness.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Oscar Romero. He spoke the truth with courage and stood with the poor and the suffering. He teaches us that following Christ means standing for justice and truth, even when it is costly.

Collector Card — St. Oscar Romero

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Oscar Romero

Meet St. Oscar Romero and learn how he stood for truth with courage.

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Tuesday Activity - Speaking the Truth

Children reflect on how God calls us to speak truthfully and bravely.

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Wednesday Activity - Standing with the Suffering

This activity helps children think about caring for those who are hurt or forgotten.

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Thursday Activity - Justice Rooted in Faith

Children explore how truth, justice, and faith belong together.

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Friday Activity - Courage for What Is Right

End the week by asking God to help us stand for truth and goodness with courage.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Jose Sanchez del Rio. Though young, he remained strong in faith and loyal to Christ even in suffering. He teaches us that courage and holiness are possible at any age.

Collector Card — St. Jose Sanchez del Rio

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Jose

Meet St. Jose Sanchez del Rio and learn how he stayed faithful to Christ as a young person.

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Tuesday Activity - Courage at Any Age

Children reflect on how they too can be brave and faithful for Christ.

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Wednesday Activity - Staying Loyal to Jesus

This activity helps children think about staying loyal to Jesus in hard moments.

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Thursday Activity - Faith That Is Strong

Children explore what it means to stand firm for Christ with a brave heart.

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Friday Activity - Brave for Jesus

End the week by asking God to help us be faithful and brave at every age.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from Bl. Miguel Pro. He remained faithful to Christ with courage, joy, and sacrifice. He teaches us that even in danger, faith can remain joyful and strong.

Collector Card — Bl. Miguel Pro

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Monday Activity - Meeting Bl. Miguel Pro

Meet Bl. Miguel Pro and learn how he stayed joyful and faithful to Christ.

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Tuesday Activity - Joy in Hard Times

Children reflect on how God can give joy even when life is difficult.

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Wednesday Activity - Faith That Smiles

This activity helps children think about how joy and courage can go together.

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Thursday Activity - Courage with Joy

Children explore how God can make us strong, faithful, and joyful in every situation.

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Friday Activity - Joyful and Faithful

End the week by asking God to help us stay joyful, brave, and true to Christ.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Philomena. She remained faithful to Christ with purity, courage, and trust in God. She teaches us to stay true to Jesus with a brave and faithful heart.

Collector Card — St. Philomena

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Philomena

Meet St. Philomena and learn how she stayed faithful and pure for Christ.

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Tuesday Activity - Staying True to Jesus

Children reflect on what it means to stay faithful to Christ in every situation.

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Wednesday Activity - Courage with Purity

This activity helps children think about living with courage and a clean heart.

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Thursday Activity - Faith That Does Not Give In

Children explore how God helps us stay strong and faithful when we are tested.

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Friday Activity - Brave and Faithful

End the week by asking God to help us stay brave, pure, and faithful to Christ.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Pier Giorgio Frassati. He lived his faith with joy, courage, and love for others. He teaches us that holiness can be strong, generous, and full of life.

Collector Card — St. Pier Giorgio Frassati

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Monday Activity - Meeting Pier Giorgio

Meet St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and learn how he followed Christ with joy and strength.

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Tuesday Activity - Joyful Holiness

Children reflect on how faith can be joyful, lively, and strong.

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Wednesday Activity - Loving Others Boldly

This activity helps children think about serving others with courage and joy.

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Thursday Activity - Strength in Everyday Faith

Children explore how ordinary life can become holy when lived for Christ.

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Friday Activity - Strong and Joyful for Christ

End the week by asking God to help us live with joy, courage, and faith.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Theodore of Amasea. He stood firm for Christ with courage and strength. He teaches us that true bravery comes from faith in God and loyalty to Jesus.

Collector Card — St. Theodore of Amasea

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Theodore

Meet St. Theodore and learn how he stood bravely for Christ.

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Tuesday Activity - Strength for What Is Right

Children reflect on how God gives strength when we choose what is right.

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Wednesday Activity - Brave for Jesus

This activity helps children think about being brave and faithful in hard moments.

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Thursday Activity - Faith That Fights On

Children explore how faith helps us keep going when life feels difficult.

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Friday Activity - Strong in the Lord

End the week by asking God to help us stand strong and faithful for Christ.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. George. He stood courageously for Christ and became a sign of strength and bravery. He teaches us that true courage comes from faith in God and loyalty to Jesus.

Collector Card — St. George

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. George

Meet St. George and learn how he stood bravely for Christ.

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Tuesday Activity - Courage to Stand Firm

Children reflect on how God gives courage when we stand for what is right.

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Wednesday Activity - Strength for the Battle

This activity helps children think about relying on God’s strength in every struggle.

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Thursday Activity - Fighting the Good Fight

Children explore what it means to stay loyal to Christ with bravery and trust.

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Friday Activity - Brave for Christ

End the week by asking God to help us remain brave, strong, and faithful to Jesus.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Marcellus the Centurion. He chose loyalty to Christ over earthly honour and stood firm in his faith. He teaches us that true courage means choosing Jesus above everything else.

Collector Card — St. Marcellus the Centurion

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Marcellus

Meet St. Marcellus and learn how he chose Christ with courage and conviction.

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Tuesday Activity - Choosing Jesus First

Children reflect on what it means to put Christ before everything else.

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Wednesday Activity - Courage in Hard Choices

This activity helps children think about making brave choices for God.

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Thursday Activity - Standing Firm in Faith

Children explore how God gives strength when we stand firm for what is right.

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Friday Activity - Faithful to Christ

End the week by asking God to help us stay loyal and brave for Jesus.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Eulalia of Merida. She remained pure, brave, and faithful to Christ even in suffering. She teaches us that holiness shines brightly through courage and love for Jesus.

Collector Card — St. Eulalia of Merida

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Eulalia

Meet St. Eulalia and learn how she loved Christ with courage and purity.

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Tuesday Activity - A Heart for Jesus

Children reflect on what it means to love Christ with a pure and faithful heart.

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Wednesday Activity - Courage That Shines

This activity helps children think about how holiness shines through bravery.

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Thursday Activity - Staying True in Trial

Children explore how God helps us remain true in times of testing.

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Friday Activity - Bright for Christ

End the week by asking God to help us shine with courage and purity.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Cyprian of Carthage. He led the Church with wisdom, courage, and fidelity to the truth. He teaches us that strong faith and faithful leadership go together.

Collector Card — St. Cyprian of Carthage

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Cyprian

Meet St. Cyprian and learn how he led the Church with truth and courage.

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Tuesday Activity - Leading with Faith

Children reflect on how faithfulness and wisdom help us guide others well.

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Wednesday Activity - Holding to the Truth

This activity helps children think about staying faithful to what the Church teaches.

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Thursday Activity - Courage in Leadership

Children explore how God gives courage to those who stand up for the faith.

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Friday Activity - Faithful and Strong

End the week by asking God to help us live with truth, courage, and wisdom.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Lawrence. He served the Church with generosity, courage, and unwavering faith. He teaches us that true strength is shown in loving service and loyalty to Christ.

Collector Card — St. Lawrence

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Monday Activity - Meeting St. Lawrence

Meet St. Lawrence and learn how he served Christ with courage and love.

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Tuesday Activity - Serving with Love

Children reflect on how loving service shows our faith in action.

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Wednesday Activity - Strong in Service

This activity helps children think about how service can take courage and faith.

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Thursday Activity - Loyal to Christ

Children explore how faithfulness to Jesus gives strength in every trial.

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Friday Activity - Faithful in Love

End the week by asking God to help us serve Him and others with courage and joy.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Justina of Padua, who stayed faithful to Christ with courage and purity. We discover how to trust Jesus, stand firm in the faith, and stay loyal to Him in every challenge.

Collector Card — St. Justina of Padua

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Monday Activity – Standing Strong for Jesus

St. Justina chose Jesus above everything else. Children think about how they can stay close to Him each day.

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Tuesday Activity – Choosing Jesus with Courage

Courage means choosing Jesus even when it is hard. Children reflect on brave choices they can make today.

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Wednesday Activity – Keeping a Faithful Heart

Friends of Jesus stay faithful. Children think about how to keep their hearts loyal to Christ.

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Thursday Activity – Trusting Jesus in Every Trial

Jesus helps us when life is difficult. Children practice trusting Him with courage and peace.

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Friday Activity – Strong in Christ

We end the week asking Jesus to make us brave, faithful, and strong in Him.

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This week, our Shieldbearers meet St. Apollonia, who stayed faithful to Christ even through suffering. Through her example, we learn that Jesus gives strength, courage, and peace when we face hard things.

Collector Card — St. Apollonia

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Monday Activity – Standing with Jesus

St. Apollonia stayed with Jesus in suffering. Children think about how Jesus stays close to us too.

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Tuesday Activity – Courage When It Hurts

Courage does not mean having no pain. Children reflect on how Jesus gives strength in hard times.

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Wednesday Activity – Jesus Gives Me Strength

Jesus helps us keep going. Children ask Him for courage and strength in their own lives.

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Thursday Activity – Faith That Holds On

Even when suffering comes, faith can stay strong. Children think about holding on to Jesus in every trial.

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Friday Activity – Faithful in Every Trial

We end the week asking Jesus to make our hearts brave, peaceful, and faithful no matter what comes.

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This week, our Shieldbearers learn from St. Alban, the first martyr of Britain, who gave his life for Christ with courage. We discover how faith can make us brave, generous, and ready to stand for Jesus no matter the cost.

Collector Card — St. Alban

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Monday Activity – Standing Up for Jesus

St. Alban was brave for Christ. Children think about how they can stand up for what is true and good.

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Tuesday Activity – Courage That Protects Others

St. Alban protected another Christian. Children reflect on ways to protect and help others with love.

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Wednesday Activity – Strong in Faith

Faith gives us strength. Children think about how Jesus helps them be brave in everyday life.

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Thursday Activity – Following Jesus No Matter What

True courage keeps following Jesus. Children reflect on trusting Him in every situation.

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Friday Activity – Brave and Ready

We end the week asking Jesus to make us brave, faithful, and ready to stand for Him.

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This week, our Shieldbearers return to St. Barbara, their patron saint, who stood firm in faith and courage. We celebrate how Jesus has strengthened us, and we learn to keep standing boldly for what is true and good.

Monday Activity – Standing Strong with Jesus

Jesus gives us strength. Children thank Him for helping them grow brave and faithful through the year.

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Tuesday Activity – Choosing What Is Right

St. Barbara chose what was right. Children reflect on how they can choose truth and goodness each day.

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Wednesday Activity – Courage for the Future

God prepares us for what lies ahead. Children ask Jesus for courage and faith for the future.

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Thursday Activity – Living as a Shieldbearer

Children reflect on what it means to live as brave, faithful Shieldbearers for Christ.

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Friday Activity – Shining for Christ

We end the week asking Jesus to help us shine with courage, truth, and faith wherever we go.

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