Saint Lawrence Wang Bing | Chinese Lay Catechist & Martyr | Saint Story for Kids
In today’s Saint Story for Kids, we learn about Saint Lawrence Wang Bing, a brave lay catechist who taught the Catholic faith in China and gave his life for Jesus. Saint Lawrence Wang Bing lived in the 19th century during a time of persecution. As a lay catechist, he helped others learn about Jesus, prayed with families, and strengthened the Church quietly and faithfully. When his faith was discovered, he refused to deny Christ and became a martyr in 1858. Saint Lawrence Wang Bing is one of the 120 Martyrs of China, canonised by Pope John Paul II in 2000. In this episode, children will learn: Who Saint Lawrence Wang Bing was What a lay catechist does Why Christians were persecuted in China How courage and faith can shine quietly Saint Lawrence’s story gently teaches kids that you don’t need to be famous or powerful to be holy — faithfulness and love for Jesus matter most. Liturgical Colour: Red (Martyr) Perfect for families, classrooms, children’s liturgy, and young hearts learning about courage, faith, and standing strong for Jesus.
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Lawrence Wang Bing
Memorial
28 January
28 September as one of the Martyrs of China
Profile
Layman catechist in the apostolic vicariate of Guizhou. One of the Martyrs of China
Born
c.1802 in Yuyang, Guizhou, China
Died
beheaded on 28 January 1858 in Maokou, Langdai Co., Guizhou, China
Venerated
2 August 1908 by Pope Saint Pius X (decree of martyrdom)
Beatified
2 May 1909 by Pope Saint Pius X
Canonized
1 October 2000 by Pope John Paul II