Children are gifts from God. Parents have a responsibility to raise their children in a way that pleases God. Therefore, parents have a great responsibility to bring up their children in faith and holiness.
The world of parents is filled with joy as babies come into life. Their subsequent joys and dreams are all around the babies. Parents are most concerned about whether everything will be safe where they are. There are saints for each age group to intercede for and pray for. By submitting children to them they can ensure their own protection. Here are the saints …
1. St. Nicholas of Tolentino for Children
Nicholas was born when his parents were old. From the moment the baby was born, his parents prayed for him. They approached Nicholas and interceded for their son and prayed. As a result, the child grew in holiness and became a monk at the age of eighteen. In addition, he became a well-known preacher of peace. Praying Nicholas will give special care to babies, especially newborn babies.
2. St. Catherine of Genoa for Girls
Catherine was a girl who led a deep prayer life. She thought she had been chosen to lead a monastic life and eventually had to enter into marriage. Her deep prayer life led her husband to repentance and faith. At the same time, she cared for the sick and the poor.
3. St. Don Bosco for Boys
Saint Don Bosco lost his father at a very young age. Don Bosco, who did all he could to help his family, had a great love for children in his heart. It was that love that motivated him to serve among the boys, to give them a proper education, and to start a monastic community.
4. St. Joseph the Father for all Children
There is no other saint who exemplified through his exemplary life as much as Infant Jesus— Joseph, who raised the Son of God. The saint who literally obeyed the command of God. Joseph will intercede before God for children of all ages around the world.