1412–1431
Saint Joan of Arc, 1412–1431
May 30
It isn’t always easy to tell the truth. Saint Joan of Arc became a martyr because she told the truth. Joan was a teenager when she had visions and heard voices. They told her to lead an army to fight for truth and save France from invaders. She bravely told the truth about her visions and voices and saved France in many battles. However, Joan was accused of being against the Church and of being a witch. She was burned at the stake. Many books and movies have been written about her.
Discuss: Talk about a time when you told the truth even though it was difficult.
It isn’t always easy to tell the truth. Saint Joan of Arc became a martyr because she told the truth. Joan lived in France during a time when it was at war. She was a teenager when she had visions and heard voices. They told her to lead an army to fight for truth and save France from invaders. She bravely told the truth about her visions and voices and saved France in many battles. However, Joan was accused of being against the Church and of being a witch. She was burned at the stake. Many books and movies have been written about her.
Joan is the patron Saint of France, prisoners, and soldiers. William Shakespeare and Mark Twain both wrote about her. She wore white armor in battle, and led her army to a victory in Orléans, France, that was a turning point for the country in the Hundred Years’ War. She is often called the Maid or Orléans or La Pucelle. Joan was the youngest of five children.
Activity
Truth
Verbal/Linguistic; Visual/Spatial
Have the child consider the facets of the word "truth." Have them complete an acrostic of the word.