St Valentine's Celebration - Celebración de San Valentin

Each year on February 14, many people exchange cards, roses, and chocolates with their special “valentine.”
But did you know that Valentine was not just a symbol of romance? He was a saint.

Why is it called Valentine’s Day?

The name comes from a Christian root, honoring a martyr from the early centuries of the Church, later intertwined with Roman traditions.

Who was St. Valentine?

The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine, all of whom were martyred for their faith.

The Legend

According to tradition, Valentine was a bishop in third-century Rome. During the reign of Emperor Claudius, he was arrested—possibly for helping persecuted Christians escape from prison.
Before his death, it is believed that he wrote a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that continues to be used today.

Let’s Celebrate the Month of LOVE 💗

Not only romantic love—but self-giving, compassionate, Christ-centered love.

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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 Placemat

My favorite Valentine’s activity my children made in elementary school:

Placemat Instructions
💗 Trace heart shapes on heavy paper using colored pencils
💗 Color the inside with different crayon colors

💗 If possible, laminate the paper and round the corners for safety

 

3. Create a Haiku (5–7–5)

Love is compassion
Love is passion and caring
Love is self-giving 💞

  

San Valentin

Cada año el 14 de febrero, muchas personas intercambian tarjetas, rosas, y chocolates, con su especial "San Valentín", pero Usted sabe, ¿Quién fue San Valentín?...

San Valentín fue un santo cristiano que vivió hace mucho tiempo.

Amaba a Dios y ayudaba a los demás, incluso cuando era difícil.
Nos enseñó que amar es cuidar, ser amable y valiente.

¿Por qué se llama Valentin? Proviene de las raíces cristianas, de un mártir del siglo V, y de las tradiciones Romanas.

¿Quién era Valentin? La Iglesia Católica reconoce, al menos, tres Valentin, y todos ellos mártires.

Acerca de la Leyenda

La leyenda dice que 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 

Actividades Divertidas de San Valentín

1.1.  Crea un poema

22.  Corta los corazones y crea una tarjeta

33.  Colorea - Visita: https://www.catholicplayground.com/st-valentine-coloring-page-february-14th/

¡Celebremos Nuestra Fe!

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Maritza MartineMejia

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

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