Saint Silvia | The Mother of Saint Gregory the Great | Catechism for Kids
In this episode of Catechism for Kids, we learn about Saint Silvia (or Sylvia) — a loving mother whose faith helped raise one of the greatest Popes in history: Saint Gregory the Great. Born around the year 515 in Rome, Silvia was known for her gentle heart, deep prayer life, and love for her family. She was married to a kind man named Gordianus, and together they taught their children to trust and serve God. Silvia’s home was filled with prayer, kindness, and service — a true “domestic church.” She taught young Gregory to love Scripture, to care for the poor, and to always listen to God’s voice. When Gregory later became Pope, he carried her lessons in his heart, writing that his mother’s faith shaped his own vocation. Saint Silvia reminds us that the family is the first place where holiness begins — through love, patience, and prayer. Children will learn: Who Saint Silvia was and her role as a mother and teacher of faith How prayer and love within families create future saints That small acts of love at home are precious in God’s eyes That motherhood and fatherhood are holy vocations Scripture Reference: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6 Simple Lesson for Kids: Every loving mom or dad can be a saint — by showing love, patience, and faith at home. Fun Fact: Saint Silvia is honored as the patron saint of mothers and pregnant women — because her faith and care brought new life not just to her family, but to the Church itself! Moral: The love of a mother can plant the seed of holiness that grows into greatness for God.
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