St. Anna Simon
What kind of family did St. Anna Simon grow up in?
Her parents were the king and queen, and they
were Christians
What did Jesus ask Simon to do?
To put the net down again.
Who is the real Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas
What influenced St. Pachomius to become a Christian?
By experiencing the kindness from Christians.
Why did St. Anna Simon leave her kingdom?
She did not want the riches of the world, but to grow in the riches of Heaven!
Jesus didn’t tell Simon that he would catch any more fish, but Simon still listened to Jesus and let the net down. What happened when Simon let the net down?
When the net was down Simon caught more fish than they could carry.
True or False
Did St. Nicholas show off when he gave gifts to people?
False, he used to give gifts secretly.
What are some of the qualities exhibited by him that you admire the most, or wish to emulate?
His humility, his kindness, his generosity, his love for the people of God, etc.
Did Saint Anna Simon tell everyone that she used to be the Queen of her kingdom?
No, she acted like she was not smart and could not read so that no one would give her earthly glory.
What did Jesus tell the men at the end of the story?
He told them that they would be fishers of men.
What gift did the Holy Spirit give St. Nicholas?
Joy
True or False
you have a role to play in bringing others to Christ.
True! That is our primary responsibility as Christians. We are responsible for drawing people to Christ by acting like Him.
Did Saint Anna Simon judge the people who thought she was dumb?
No, she even called them saints.
What does it mean to be a fisher of men?
It means that they will be the ones to tell everyone else about Jesus and convince them that Jesus is the only way to have life.
What did Nicholas like to do when he was a boy?
He loved to give: He helped people, he prayed for people, he gave them gifts and money (his allowance).
How do your actions show people what being a Christian means?
People can see Christ through your actions and words. By acting and speaking in a Christian manner, we can bring many people to Christ.