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St. Monica & St. Augustine: A Mother's Prayers & Restless Heart | Catholic Conversion Story for Kids

Discover the powerful story of *Saint Monica* and her son, *Saint Augustine* (Doctor of the Church)! This *5-minute Catholic lesson for kids* tells the famous story of a mother who prayed for her wandering son for years, showing that *God answers persistent prayer* [01:35]. Learn how Augustine went from a *restless young man* [00:54] to one of the Church's greatest teachers and the author of the quote: *"Our heart is restless until it rests in you, O God"* [03:32]. *** 👩‍🏫 For Teachers & Catechists (Lesson Plan Resource) *Educational Resource:* This animated story is perfect for teaching *Conversion, Prayer, Persistence, Patience, and the Sacrament of Baptism.* It’s ideal for Catholic homeschooling, parish religious education (CCD), or classroom use. Teachers: *Feel free to embed this lesson in your Google Classroom or LMS!* 📝 Key Lesson Snippet *Monica**, a devoted mother in North Africa, never stopped praying for her brilliant, but wayward, son, Augustine. After years of heartbreak (including the famous **"stealing pears"* incident [00:56]), Augustine eventually met *St. Ambrose* in Milan [01:42]. In a quiet garden, Augustine was finally moved to turn away from his old life and was *baptized* [02:28]. St. Monica’s prayers brought her son home to God, proving that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. 👑 Themes, Feast Days & Concepts *Key Concepts:* Answered Prayer, Conversion, Patience, Baptism, Restless Heart. *Patron Saint of:* Mothers, Married Women, Alcoholics (St. Monica), and Theologians (St. Augustine). *Feast Days:* St. Monica (August 27th), St. Augustine (August 28th). *Watch More:* See our full Saints and Virtues playlist here:    • Catholic Saint Stories & Lessons for Kids:...   ***