Saint Martin de Porres for Kids | Kindness in humble work
Meet Saint Martin de Porres in this illustrated Catholic story about compassion, friendship, and humble service in Lima, Peru.
Watch Martin notice people who are easily overlooked, then explore how a small helpful job can express love for Jesus. The free lesson includes a leader guide and two student response choices.
Available free on YouTube since January 15, 2025. Watch the complete video above. Runtime: 4:33. 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
Who needed help in this story?
How did Martin help Raphael?
Why was sweeping important?
What quiet help could you offer?
A kindness job card
Fold a card in half. On one side name a shared space that needs care; on the other draw a helpful task. Choose a time and adult helper. Thank the people who usually do that work.
A note for parents and teachers
The video mentions slavery and prejudice and includes dramatized kitten and friendship scenes. Adults can explain these gently and guide safe ways of helping.
Estrella and Raphael are characters in this dramatized retelling, not documented episodes established by the cited homily. Martin's enduring example is prayer, charity, and humble service. Children should seek adult or veterinary help for injured animals; do not imitate the kitten's feeding scene.
Pray together
Jesus, help us notice people who need a friend. Teach us to serve with humble and generous hearts. Saint Martin, pray for us. Amen.
Learn more
Original video release: January 15, 2025. Website article and teaching resources added October 3, 2026.
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