Saint Thomas More: The Man Who Chose Truth for Kids
Updated: Oct 3
Thomas More loved his family, served his country, and faced a demand he could not accept in conscience. This children’s retelling places his daughter Margaret’s love and grief beside his faithfulness to God.
The lesson pages explore truth, conscience, and safe everyday honesty. They also explain that the story simplifies history and dramatizes family conversations.
Available free on YouTube since June 20, 2026. Watch the complete video above. Runtime: 3:50. 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
How did Thomas show love to his children?
Why would he not agree with the king’s demand?
How did Margaret feel?
How can you practice truthful choices safely?
A truth-and-help plan
Read a pretend example: a game piece breaks and another child may be blamed. Write a truthful sentence and name an adult who can help repair the problem. Practice speaking clearly without blaming or boasting.
A note for parents and teachers
The retelling greatly simplifies the English Reformation and dramatizes family conversations and scenes. It is not a transcript of Margaret’s visits or a historical record of her presence at the execution. More’s martyrdom is historical. Teach respect for Christians of other traditions and avoid reenacting punishment.
Pray together
Jesus, help us love the truth and speak it with kindness. Guide our conscience and comfort people who are grieving. Saint Thomas More, pray for us. Amen.
Learn more
Original video release: June 20, 2026. Website article and teaching resources added October 3, 2026.
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