In this printable activity pack, help your little ones explore their creativity in meaningful ways to infuse the spirit of Valentine's Day into your liturgical living without compromising the essence of Ash Wednesday.

So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of …

shments. Handmade valentines, often created by cutting hearts out of col-ored paper and decorating them with lace, ribbon, or other material, show that a lot of thought was put into making them .

Valentine was arrested and brought before the Emperor. The Emperor thought Valentine was a well spoken and wise young man, and encouraged him to stop being a Christian and become a loyal …

By Kelly Hashway Amerie stared at the giant cardboard heart at the . ron. of the classroom. Mr. Mickelson had a new project in mind, and from the looks of it, it had to do. with Valentine’s Day. …

Many have assumed that the traditional Valentine's Day celebrations are all in connection with an early Christian martyr by the name of Valentine. Nothing could be further from the truth!

Valentine’s Day may be associated with romance, but the history of the holiday isn’t exactly lovey-dovey. Here are the facts you may not know—plus, fun ideas for Valentine's Day 2025.