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The Blessing of the Animals
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Take a virtual field the Cathedral of St. John the Divine for the Blessing for the Animals. Young Nik takes his pet rat to be blessed by Father Michael and learns about the St. Francis, the patron saint of animals.
Links to other Fun Websites for this episode and a Learning Corner filled with questions and extended activities.
Questions & Extended Learning Activities
Each Learning Corner is designed by an educator to be easily integrated into individual curriculums, as well as State, and National Standards.
Click here for The Learning Corner PageOther Fun Websites
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Blessing of the Animals
This site explains the origin of The Blessing of the Animals Learn why and how pets and animals are blessed each fall at various Franciscan parishes.
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Learn More About St. Francis
St. Francis was a friend to animals. Click here to learn more about him and the other Catholic Saints.
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Pet Questions
Do you have a question about our pet? Azaula at the ASPCA will be happy to answer it for you. Click here and send her your question
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White House Pets
Lots of pets have lived in the White House. How much do you know about them? Take this quiz and find out.
Recommended Books
- Brother Sun, Sister Moon: The Life and Stories of St. Francis
- Author : Margaret Mayo
- ASIN : 0316564664
- Saint Francis of Assisi: A Life of Joy
- Author : Jr., Robert F. Kennedy
- ASIN : 0786818751
- Saint Francis
- Author : Brian Wildsmith
- ASIN : 0802851231
- Blessing of the Animals: A Guide to Prayers & Ceremonies Celebrating Pets & Other Creatures
- Author : Diana L. Guerrero
- ASIN : 1402729677
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