Catholic Bible & Saint Stories for Kids

Looking for a simple Catholic family prayer you can pray together tonight? Here, we'll pray a guided Catholic Examen inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola—a beautiful way for children and parents to reflect on their day, thank God for His blessings, ask forgiveness, and prepare to love a little better tomorrow. This week's Examen focuses on the virtue of love (charity) through the example of St. Pier...

The inspiring conclusion to our three-part story of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati. As sickness suddenly overtakes the joyful young man, Pier Giorgio continues to think of everyone but himself. He comforts his family, worries about the poor, keeps his sense of humor, and never stops loving—even in his final hours. Discover the moving true story behind the famous pawn ticket, the thousands who filled th...

Last time we met little Giorgio and watched God begin teaching him how to love. In Part 2, that love continues to grow. Walk beside St. Pier Giorgio Frassati as a young man through the streets of Turin, the poor neighborhoods he faithfully served, the friendships he cherished, and the mountains he loved to climb. Discover how daily Mass, prayer, Confession, and the Eucharist transformed an ordinar...

Meet St. Pier Giorgio Frassati—one of the Church's newest saints—in this true Catholic saint story for kids and families. Discover the childhood of the little boy called "Dodo," whose compassion, courage, and growing love for others would one day inspire Catholics around the world. Little Giorgio loved exploring the outdoors, bringing home frogs, snakes, and even eggs he hoped would hatch. But he...

Noah survived the flood. But what happened after the rain stopped? For months and months, Noah, his family, and every animal on the ark floated across a world covered in water. No land. No rescue. No word from God. Had God forgotten Noah? In Part 2 of Noah's story, we discover one of the most important verses in the Bible, and why it's important for us to: "God remembered Noah." Join us as we cont...

Before Noah built the ark, before the animals arrived, and before the rain began to fall, God spoke to an ordinary man living in a world filled with evil. In this Catholic Bible story for your kids and family, join Noah as he learns that God's mercy comes before our work, God's love comes before our obedience, and God's plan is already at work long before we can see it. Travel back to the days bef...

In this exciting conclusion, Joan faces her greatest battle—and it is not on the battlefield. After helping save France and place the king upon his throne, Joan is captured, imprisoned, and put on trial. Surrounded by powerful judges, threatened with torture, and facing death, the young shepherd girl must decide whether she will remain faithful to God no matter the cost. Join us as we discover the...

Joan of Arc rides into battle... In this exciting Joan of Arc story for kids and Catholic families, children journey beside the teenage girl carrying the white banner as exhausted French soldiers fight to free the besieged city of Orléans. Even after being struck by an arrow in battle, Joan refuses to retreat. Children will march beside frightened soldiers, cheering townspeople, wounded enemies, p...

Joan of Arc and her ragged convoy finally approach the besieged city of Orleans — but thousands of English soldiers stand in their way. In this Catholic story for kids and families, children will journey beside muddy soldiers, frightened boys, priests, pigs, barges, and the mysterious maiden carrying her white banner into danger. As fear spreads through the camp, Joan inspires courage, prayer, con...

Joan of Arc has finally arrived at the royal court of France — but no one seems to believe the teenage peasant girl from Domrémy. Surrounded by nobles, soldiers, priests, and whispers of doubt, Joan must patiently endure being ignored, tested, and judged before she can begin the mission God has given her. In this exciting Catholic story for kids and families, children will journey with St. Joan of...

Deep beneath a Mount Gargano in Italy lies a mysterious cave unlike any other in the world — a cave said to have been chosen and consecrated by St. Michael the Archangel himself. To this day, cave Basilica is the only Church in the world not consecrated by a Bishop. On this special May 8th feast, I wanted to share with you the ancient story of the Cave Basilica of St. Michael at Mt. Gargano: the m...

In this second part of this series on Joan of Arc, families will discover how Joan grew in courage and patience—even when she was laughed at, ignored, and sent home again and again. Joan leaves her quiet village and begins a dangerous journey across war-torn France. Again and again, she is laughed at, ignored, and sent home. But Joan does not give up. As enemies surround France and hope begins to...

In this first part of our series on Joan of Arc, we meet Joan as a young girl in Domrémy—playing with friends, helping her family, and growing in her friendship with God. But one day, everything changes. As war closes in on France, Joan begins to hear a call she does not want—and one that seems impossible. Over the next five weeks, your family will walk with Joan step by step: from her quiet villa...

What if you went looking for Jesus… and couldn’t find Him? In this peaceful and imaginative Catholic Bible story for kids, your family will walk with Mary Magdalene to the empty tomb on Easter morning… and experience the moment everything changes. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or a family prayer moment, this episode helps children enter the story of the Resurrection in a gentle, reflective way—...

What really happened on Easter morning? In this powerful Easter story for kids and families, we step into the moment the stone was rolled away—through the eyes of a young Roman soldier guarding Jesus’ tomb. The tomb was sealed. The guards were ready. But when heaven broke in, everything changed. This is the first episode in a short Easter series designed to help families understand what really hap...

Step into Holy Week with your family through this peaceful, imaginative Catholic prayer story for kids. In this Palm Sunday episode, children and families are invited to walk with Jesus as He enters Jerusalem—hearing the crowds cry out “Hosanna!” and watching as people lay down their cloaks before their King. But something unexpected happens… Through this gentle, Ignatian-style imaginative prayer,...

Happy Feast of the Annunciation! In this episode of Catholic Bible & Saint Stories for Kids, we enter one of the most important moments in all of history—when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary, and she said yes to God. Through this peaceful, imaginative (Ignatian-style) story, your family will step inside Mary’s home in Nazareth… hear the angel’s message… and witness the moment when Jesus...

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this exciting Catholic story for kids and families. In this episode of Catholic Bible & Saint Stories for Kids, I share a powerful and lesser-known legend about St. Patrick, the snakes of Ireland, and the help of St. Michael the Archangel. When dark forces gather on the remote island of Skellig Michael, St. Patrick turns to prayer—and heaven responds. Children...

Join Jesus on the peak of the Mountain of Temptation for the third and final test in the wilderness! In this 10‑minute Ignatian-style imaginative meditation, children and families will witness Jesus facing the temptation of pride, control, and the lure of instant power. Through vivid storytelling, dramatic imagery, and gentle reflection prompts, kids ages 7–14 will learn how to trust God’s plan, p...

Join Jesus on the top of the Temple in Jerusalem for the second temptation in the wilderness — Part 2 of When Jesus was Tempted. In this 10-minute Ignatian-style imaginative meditation, kids and parents explore how the devil tempts Jesus to show off, seek attention, and perform for applause, and discover His secret to staying faithful and humble. Perfect for bedtime, the school drive, or quiet Len...

Join Jesus in the desert for the First Sunday of Lent as He faces the first of three temptations. In this 10-minute Catholic Bible story for families, we imaginatively enter the cave where Jesus fasted for forty days and hear the voice that whispers, “Turn this stone into bread.” What does this temptation teach us about self-control, fasting, and resisting the “I want it now” voice in our homes? W...

Jonah ran from God… but God was not finished with Jonah. In Part 2 of this Lenten story for Catholic families, Jonah finds himself in the darkness of the great fish, prays from the depths, and is given another chance. When he finally reaches Nineveh, something surprising happens — the people repent. What do whale slime, sackcloth, ashes, and 40 days have to do with Lent? In this episode, we explor...

What happens when we run from God? As Lent approaches, join me for a powerful, story-style retelling of Jonah and the Whale, perfect for Catholic families. In Part 1, we step into Jonah’s anger, his fear of Nineveh, the raging storm at sea, and the dramatic moment he is swallowed by a great fish. Why would a prophet try to run in the opposite direction from God? And what does that say about our ow...

Jesus finishes one of His most powerful parables — and shows us what God’s love really looks like. In Part II of The Prodigal Son, families will hear the breathtaking moment when a loving father runs to embrace his son, restores his dignity, and invites everyone into a joyful celebration. Through imaginative storytelling, humor, and gentle reflection, kids will discover that God’s love is never ea...

This time, Jesus is telling the story, so step into one of Jesus’ most powerful parables with this imaginative, kid-friendly Catholic story meditation for families! In Part 1 of The Prodigal Son, we follow a young man who leaves his father’s home searching for happiness — only to discover how far his heart has wandered. Perfect for Catholic families with kids ages 6–14, this episode blends storyte...