Name: _____________________________
Due Date: __________________________
Religion Project: Lives of the Saints
Research and report on your given Saint. Follow the outline below to complete this assignment.
Include the following:
 One interesting story about the saint
 Where did the saint live?
 What occupation did the saint have?
 Does his/her name have any special meaning?
 When is his/her feast day in the Catholic calendar?
You will present in the following way:
 One page (maximum) written essay that answers the above questions
 One poster on 8 ½” x 11” paper that depicts the saint and contains a few interesting facts for a wall of saints
 3 – 5 minute oral presentation to introduce your classmates to your saint (informal talk, but you have rehearsed)
Evaluation:
Complete a self-evaluation before your presentation; give your sheet to your teacher before your presentation.
Above
and
Beyond
Got it!
Almost
there
Not Yet
Presentation (Clear voice, memorization, eye contact, posture)
Poster (Visible name, interesting facts, sketches/pictures)
Essay (Clear opening, body, closing; conventions; answers questions)
Use of Class Time for preparing
My saint is _______________________________________________.
There are helpful dictionaries of Saints in our classroom. You may also wish to check out books from the public libraries.
Here is a list of websites that you may also use to assist you in researching your Saint.
http://www.catholic.org/saints/
http://www.theworkofgod.org/Saints/