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Saint Louis IX Louis IX, born in 1214, becam e the king of France at the age of 12. Because of his age, his mother made most of the impor tant decisions the kingdom for for many years. In 1234 Louis marrie Margaret of Prove d nce. They had 11 children.
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As king, Louis had a great love for God and for the French people. He made fair laws and prote cted the peop le from unjust treatment by nobles and officials. He improved Franc e’s taxation and legal systems, and he promoted peace among neighboring countries. He also supported the building of hospitals, schoo ls, and religious institutions. Louis especially supported the Dominicans and Franciscans , two religious orders, in their efforts to sprea d the Good News .
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King Louis becam e ill and died in 1270 while on a Crusade to North Africa. He is the patron saint of parents and large famili es. His feast day is August 25. Saint Louis, king of France, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres , Louvre, Paris, France.
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God, thank you for giving us the Church. Help us be active members of our faith community.
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In the Gospel of Matthew, the risen Jesus visited the apostles. Some of them could hardly believe that it was Jesus standing before them. Jesus reassured them and instructed them to go forth and make new disciples. He also sent them out to continue his mission by teaching others how to follow God’s commandments.
Children deepen their understanding of Scripture and doctrine as they read, discuss, experience, and pray.
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Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to strengthen the faith of his followers. The grace of the Holy Spirit strengthens us through the Sacrament of Confirmation. When we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, we strengthen our union with Christ and his Church.
Then and now, Jesus’ disciples make up a universal Church, a community of believers that is open to everyone. We are welcomed into the universal Church at our Baptism.
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We become full members of Jesus’ Church through the Sacraments of Initiation— Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. We receive new life in Christ when the priest or deacon baptizes us, as Jesus instructed, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. Matthew 28:19–20
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