March Saints & Feasts

St. John Cassian (Mar 1); St. Katharine Drexel (Mar 3); St. Casimir (Mar 4); St. Colette (Mar 6); Ss. Perpetua and Felicity (Mar 7); St. John of God (Mar 8); St. Frances of Rome (Mar 9); St. Catherine of Bologna (Mar 9); St. Dominic Savio (Mar 9); The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste (Mar 10); St. Eulogius of Cordoba (Mar 11); St. Luigi Orione (Mar 12); St. Fina (Mar 12); St. Matilda (Mar 14); St. Louise de Marillac (Mar 15); St. Patrick (Mar 17); St. Cyril of Jerusalem (Mar 18); St. Joseph of Arimathea (Mar 18); St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Mar 19); St. Martin of Braga (Mar 20); St. Nicholas of Flue (Mar 21); St. Turibius of Mogrovejo (Mar 23); St. Oscar Romero (Mar 24); St. Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas (Mar 25); St. Basil the Younger (Mar 26); St. Braulio (Mar 26); St. Berthold (Mar 29); St. John Climacus (Mar 30)

HIGHLIGHTED SAINTS
March 3 – St. Katharine Drexel

• Learn more about her life here.
• Printable Coloring Page

March 7 - Ss. Perpetua and Felicity
These friends and young mothers were martyred during the Roman persecutions of the third century. Felicity gave birth while in prison, and Perpetua was a new mother when thrown into prison. Pray for their intercession for expectant mothers.

• To learn about these martyrs click here.
• Click here to learn more.

March 8 – St. John of God

• Patron of Hospitals
• Printable Coloring Page

March 9 – St. Frances of Rome
St. Frances was known for her great charity during epidemics and civil war. She is the patron saint of motorists, and was guarded by an archangel visible only to her. 

• Learning obedience through St. Frances of Rome
• Serving Christ by Serving the Poor
• Video about St. Frances of Rome

March 9 – St. Dominic Savio
St. Dominic Savio is a wonderful saint for young people. This teenage saint's way to holiness was to live simply by doing the everyday duties of life in an extra ordinary way. 
The Life of St. Dominic Savio

• St. Dominic Savio: So Young and Already So Holy
• Story of St. Dominic of Savio for First Communicants
• Patron of Choirboys and Juvenile Delinquents

March 14 – St. Matilda

• Saint for Parents with Difficult Children
• Patron of Parents of Large Families
• Learn more about St. Matilda here.

March 17 – St. Patrick

• St. Patrick Timeline Activity
• Prayer of St. Patrick
• Animated video about St. Patrick

March 19 – St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

• Litany of St. Joseph
• Sleeping St. Joseph Activity 
• St. Joseph Bread-making activity
• St. Joseph Activity Pack
• Catholic Father's Day: St. Joseph and the Beatitudes
• Setting a Table for St. Joseph
• St. Joseph as a Patron Saint

March 24 - St. Oscar Romero

• Click here to learn more.
• Animated video: Oscar Romero and the Cost of Loving Jesus
• Read about Oscar Romero (from Saints of the Americas)

Holy Week
Our Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving have prepared us for Holy Week, as we enter into the Passion of Christ - his crucifixion, death, and resurrection. Make Holy Week special for your family with this video! Celebrate Holy Week with your kids with this Activities Pack and Coloring Pages. And take advantage of these Resources for Families.

Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday, we recall Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Enjoy a coloring page and a family activity with Blessed Palms. Watch Palm Sunday videos for Children and for Youth. 

The Chrism Mass (Cathedral of St. Raphael in Dubuque on Tuesday, April 4, and 2:00 PM.)
The Archdiocese of Dubuque celebrates the Chrism Mass on the Tuesday before the Triduum. During this special Mass, priests renew their priestly promises, the Oil of the Sick (for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick), and the Oil of Catechumens (for pre-baptismal anointing as one prepares for initiation into the Catholic Church) are blessed, the Sacred Chrism Oil (for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders) is consecrated, and all are then distributed to parishes across the Archdiocese. 

The Easter Triduum
The Triduum begins at dusk on Holy Thursday, and continues through dusk on Easter Sunday. The Church teaches that the Triduum is really one celebration that lasts for three days. However, in the liturgy, each day has its unique qualities and different focuses. Prepare your kids for the Triduum with 25 Things for Kids to Spot during Holy Week.  

Holy Thursday
The evening Mass on Holy Thursday begins the Sacred Triduum, as we remember the Last Supper and celebrate the institution of the Eucharist. Plan a Last Supper Meal with a decorated table mat, and unleavened bread. Enjoy a Last Supper Craft, online Shuffle Puzzle Game, or Video for children. Pray with a coloring page, and learn about the Church Traditions of Holy Thursday.

Good Friday
This day of fasting and penance is a time to reflect on Jesus' crucifixion, death on the cross, and sacrifice for us. The Good Friday service is not a Mass; holy Communion that is distributed was consecrated on Holy Thursday and kept in the tabernacle. Many parishes offer Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. Pray these Virtual Stations of the Cross with your family, watch a Good Friday Video for Children, or pray with these Coloring Pages.

Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil)
The Easter Vigil is the high point in the liturgical year! The vigil begins in darkness, and the candlelight procession with the Paschal Candle and the Exsultet remind us that Jesus is the light of the world who has conquered all darkness and death. The newly baptized and confirmed come into full communion with the Catholic Church! Spend some time as a family in prayer and talking about the Paschal Mystery - Jesus' crucifixion, death, and resurrection.

Easter Sunday   
Celebrate the Risen Christ at Mass with the singing of the Gloria and Alleluia, the renewal of baptismal promises, and a sprinkling with Easter water! Celebrate with these Easter Activities for kids, Food, Fun and Prayer, and watch the Easter Story!

From the Archdiocese of Dubuque Pinterest Boards: www.pinterest.com/dbqarch

Check out these March Pinterest topics focused on the family - the Domestic Church!

• Lent for Children, for Youth, and for the Domestic Church
• Holy Week and Easter for Children, for Youth, and for the Domestic Church
• St. Patrick
• St. Joseph
• The Eucharist for Children, for Youth and for Adults