Faith Under Pressure · Week 2 · Grades 3–5
Guided Notes: St. Anthony of Padua
- Name
- Date
- Class
Follow along as your teacher presents. Fill in each section when its slide is on the screen.
St. Anthony of Padua
Fernando of Lisbon
Anthony was born around blank 1 in Lisbon, Portugal. His parents named him Fernando. His family was wealthy.
At about age 15 he chose to give his life to blank 2. He joined a religious community and spent years studying the Bible.
In 1220 he heard about five blank 3 friars who had given their lives for their faith in Morocco. Their courage moved him deeply. He joined the Franciscans and took a new name, Anthony.
Words to know
Write what each word means.
| Word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Friar | Write your answer |
| Franciscan | Write your answer |
| Preach | Write your answer |
| Doctor of the Church | Write your answer |
| Canonized | Write your answer |
A surprise sermon
Anthony sailed to blank 4, but he became very sick. On the way home, a storm pushed his ship to Sicily, in Italy.
He went to live at a quiet blank 5. He prayed, and few people knew how much he had studied.
One day in the town of Forlì, he was asked to blank 6 with no time to prepare. Everyone was amazed. After that he preached across Italy and France.
He died near Padua on June 13, 1231. He was blank 7 less than a year later.
Quick check
Why did Fernando join the Franciscans? Circle one.
- A His parents told him he had to
- B The courage of five friars moved him
- C He wanted to become very famous
- D A storm pushed his ship to Assisi
History or tradition?
Some things about Anthony are recorded history. Others are beloved old stories, called tradition. Sort each one. Check one box for each.
| Item | Recorded history | Tradition says |
|---|---|---|
| He was born in Lisbon, Portugal | ||
| He preached to fish, and they listened | ||
| He joined the Franciscans in 1220 | ||
| A lost prayer book came back after he prayed | ||
| He died near Padua in 1231 | ||
| The child Jesus appeared and he held him |
Quick check
What surprised people in the town of Forlì? Circle one.
- A Anthony sailed there in a storm
- B Anthony gave away all his books
- C Anthony found a lost gold coin
- D Anthony preached with great wisdom
Think, pair, share
Anthony spent quiet time praying and learning before he spoke to crowds. What could change if you stopped to think and pray before you post, text, or speak in a game chat?
Think: my idea before we talk
Sentence starters: “Before I send a message, I could ...”“Quiet time helps me because ...”“Words online can help people when ...”
Pair: something my partner said
Let us pray
Jesus, teach us to listen before we speak.
Help us find what is lost and share what is good.
St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us.
Amen.
My own prayer or intention:
Well done!
Anthony was canonized in 1232 and named a Doctor of the Church in 1946. His feast day is June 13.
One thing I learned today:
One question I still have:
Challenge: Before you send a message or post this week, stop for three quiet seconds. Ask: Is it true? Is it kind?