- The Antichrists false feasts for January
- Antichrists false feasts of March
- Antichrist false feasts of April
- June false feasts of the antichrists
- Antichrists false feasts of July
- Antichrists false feasts of August
- Antichrists feasts of September
- Antichrists false feasts of October
- Antichrists false feasts of November
- Antichrists false feasts of December
- More of the antichrists’ false doctrines. “action of the Antichrist “
January Feast Days: Catholic Saints to Celebrate with Children
By Allie Johnston
Start the new year by sharing the lives of holy men and women with the kids and families in your life. The Catholic saints celebrated in January offer powerful examples of faith, courage, and love for God.
This post features short biographies of these saints along with simple companion activities you can print and use at home, in religious education programs, or at school.
Introduce children to these friends of God and show them what it means to live a life of faith. You can also explore Sadlier’s full library of saint resources and continue celebrating feast days all year long.
Printable Activities to Celebrate January Saint Feast Days
Learning about the lives of saints is a great way to strengthen family faith and inspire Catholic children. Feast days give us the chance to reflect on these holy men and women, who show us how to live with love, courage, and devotion to God.
The short biographies and printable activities below are designed to help children and families in your religious education program celebrate some of the most well-known saints honored in January.
To make things easier, we’ve also bundled everything into one convenient resource. The Catholic Saints with January Feast Days Resource Kit is free to download and perfect for sharing at home, in the classroom, or within your parish community.
The kit includes biographies and activities for:
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Mary, Mother of God
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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
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Saint Agnes
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Saint Timothy
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Saint John Bosco
January 1 Feast Day – Mary, Mother of God
On January 1, the Church honors Mary, Mother of God—the greatest of all saints and a powerful example of faithful discipleship.
Celebrate this special feast day with children by helping them explore Mary’s role in salvation history and her deep trust in God.
Life of Mary, Mother of God
Though her feast day is celebrated on January 1, Catholics honor Mary every day through prayer. We remember the many ways God blessed her and read about her in Scripture. Since Mary was the first to hear about Jesus’ mission, she became his first disciple. She dedicated her life to following him, supporting his work, and showing others how to follow him too. Her deep faith came from recognizing the gifts God had given her – especially the gift of her son, Jesus. By following Mary, we can learn how to love Jesus more deeply and understand how much he loves us.
Mary grew up in a difficult time. Her people lived under the control of the Roman Empire, which led many to long for freedom. Disagreements over how to achieve that freedom sometimes turned into violent conflict.
As a woman of her time, Mary worked hard to care for her family. She cooked, washed clothes, grew food, and even wove cloth. There was no running water, so she had to walk to a well each day to bring water back home.
Faith in God was central to Mary’s life and the lives of her people. They followed religious laws that prepared them for the coming of the Messiah – the Savior who would set them free.
