Blessed Imelda Lambertini for Kids | Preparing to welcome Jesus
This Blessed Imelda Lambertini story explores a young girl's deep love for Jesus in the Eucharist.
The free resources help families and catechists focus on grateful prayer and preparation for Communion, with a careful explanation of the traditional miracle and death episode.
Available free on YouTube since July 5, 2025. Watch the complete video above. Runtime: 6:49. Suggested ages: about 7–11.
Free teaching resources
Use these printable materials at home, in a Catholic classroom, in homeschool, or in parish religious education. The complete four-page packet includes a two-page leader guide with discussion questions, answer cues, an activity, prayer, and teaching notes, plus two student response options. Choose Draw & Tell or Read & Write to suit the child. PDFs are US Letter and suitable for black-and-white printing.
Talk about it together
What did Imelda long for?
How did she live while waiting?
What do Catholics receive in Communion?
How can you prepare prayerfully?
A prayer of welcome
Fold a paper card. Draw a church on the front. Inside write or dictate one question about Communion and a short prayer thanking Jesus. Ask a catechist or adult to help explore the question.
A note for parents and teachers
The video tells of Imelda's death after a miraculous Communion. Explain beforehand that Communion is safe and that miracles, sudden death, or intense feelings are not expected parts of a child's preparation.
The miracle and death are recounted in Dominican devotional tradition; added dialogue and chores are retelling. Communion does not cause children to die, and holiness does not require such an experience. Historical Communion customs differed from current preparation. Use Imelda's correct name despite caption variations.
Pray together
Jesus, thank you for the gift of yourself. Help us learn, pray, and welcome you with grateful hearts. Blessed Imelda, pray for us. Amen.
Learn more
Original video release: July 5, 2025. Website article and teaching resources added October 3, 2026.
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