Saint Josephine Bakhita

About this book

Stolen as a child. Sold into slavery. She forgot her own name.But she never lost hope.Saint Josephine Bakhita was a young girl from Sudan whose courage, faith, and forgiveness have inspired the world.When she was about seven years old, Bakhita was kidnapped from her village and sold into slavery. For years, she was bought and sold, far from her family and her home. But even in the hardest times, she looked up at the stars and wondered who had made such beautiful things.Years later, in Italy, she discovered the God she had wondered about. And when the authorities declared that she had always had the right to be free, she made an extraordinary choice: she chose her own life.Today, Saint Josephine Bakhita is the patron saint of Sudan and one of the patron saints of World Youth Day 2027. Her story is about more than surviving hardship.It's about: Hope: holding on to light in the darkest times Freedom: knowing that every person has dignity and worth Forgiveness: refusing to let hate take over your heart What's Inside A powerful, true story told with care for young readers An honest, age-appropriate approach to difficult history Reflection questions to encourage meaningful conversations Timeline and historical context to deepen understanding Perfect for: Kids ages 8-12 Families looking for faith-filled stories of courage and hope Young people choosing a Confirmation saint Classrooms, homeschool, and Catholic education If your child has ever faced something hard and wondered whether things could be okay again, Saint Josephine Bakhita's story offers a powerful reminder: Love is stronger. And you are loved.