Saint Valentine for Kids | Love shown in kind actions
Watch this illustrated Saint Valentine retelling and explore Christian love through kind words, faithful choices, and helpful actions.
Many familiar Valentine episodes come from later traditions. The free teaching resources make that distinction clear while inviting children to practice everyday care for others.
Available free on YouTube since February 7, 2025. Watch the complete video above. Runtime: 4:57. 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 does Valentine show kindness in this story?
What does he refuse to give up?
Is love only for Valentine's Day?
What kind message could you share?
A message and a deed
Make a small encouragement card for someone you know. Add one caring action you will do, such as helping with a chore or sharing a game. Ask an adult before delivering the card.
A note for parents and teachers
Includes imprisonment and martyrdom. The leader guide distinguishes the saint remembered by the Church from legendary or imagined details, including the marriage ban and bee episode.
Valentine's martyrdom is remembered by the Church; the marriage ban, farewell note, and named visitors are later traditions or dramatization. The bee miracle is not established by the cited source. Do not teach these details as certain history or imply prayer always brings physical healing.
Pray together
Jesus, teach us to love with our words and actions. Help us be faithful, gentle, and generous. Saint Valentine, pray for us. Amen.
Learn more
Original video release: February 7, 2025. Website article and teaching resources added October 3, 2026.
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