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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.

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Learning Activities for The Blessing of the Animals

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Other Fun Websites
  • 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.

  • 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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