Draw a line to match the person with what you think they are patron saint of. Written for a 3rd grade class.

1. Why am I the patron saint of… ?
During my life I… Patron saint of…
St. Joan of Arc wanted to be a soldier. She dressed
as a man (because women couldn’t fight at the time) Ireland
to help lead the French army to victories during the
100 Years War.
St. Joseph, Jesus’ father, was a carpenter during his
life. Mothers
St. Patrick lived in a land known for the color green,
clover, and leprechauns.
Charities
Jesus told St. Peter that he would be the rock where
Jesus would build his Church. This is why St. Peter
is also called Pope Peter I.
St. Francis of Assisi made the first manger/nativity
set for Christmas celebrations. It had real people Animals
and he filled the stable with real cows, donkeys, and
livestock.
St. Vincent de Paul loved to help poor people.
Today, those who don’t have the things they need
receive help from an organization called the St. Popes
Vincent de Paul Society.
St. Monica was a devout Catholic who prayed very
hard for her son when he lived a bad life. Eventually
her son became a Catholic and a saint too!! Her son France
is named St. Augustine.
Wood workers