Maritza Martínez Mejía, AWA: Saint Valentine

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Saint Valentine - San Valentín

Each year on February 14^th, many people exchange cards, with their special “valentine," but What is Valentine? It is a day to celebrate love and friendship.

Why is called Valentine? It comes from a Christian martyr from the 5^th century and Roman Traditions.

Who is St. Valentine? The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine, all of whom were martyred.

About the Legend?

Valentine was a Bishop in the third century in Rome. Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape from Roman prisons during Emperor Claudius. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today. Celebrate LOVE Month 💗

More details visit:

http://luzdelmes.blogspot.com/2016/02/valentines-day-celebrate-traditions.html

Valentine’s Day Activities for kids

1. Coloring Page - download here:

http://www.catholicplayground.com/st-valentine-coloring-page-february-14th/

2. Personalized Valentine’s Place-mat.

My favorite Valentine’s Activities my children made at Elementary School:

PLACEMAT INSTRUCTIONS

💗 Trace hearts with color pencil on a heavy paper stock

💗 Color the inside with different color crayons.
💗 If possible, laminated the paper & Round corners for safety

2. Create a Lantern Poem: Example

Lantern Love
Feel
Blissful
To be loved
Yet better give
Love!
@Mejia ~Poems, Thoughts and More ~

San Valentin

Cada año el 14 de febrero, muchas personas intercambian tarjetas, con su especial "San Valentín", pero ¿Qué es San Valentín? Es un día para celebrar amor y amistad. ¿Acerca de la leyenda? San Valentín fue un obispo en el tercer siglo en Roma. San Valentín fue asesinado por intentar ayudar a los cristianos a huir de las prisiones durante el Tiempo Romano del emperador Claudius. Antes de su muerte, se dice que escribió que una carta firmada "De tu Valentín," una expresión que hoy en día es usada. Aunque la verdad detrás de las leyendas de San Valentín no es clara, dedicamos este día para celebrar el AMOR 💗