"Saints aren't superheroes. They're more like trail guides."
That simple idea inspired our newest Regal Learner Faith & Fellowship video, created in celebration of All Saints' Day on November 1. Growing up Catholic, I thought saints were only famous people with remarkable stories and extraordinary accomplishments. Now, as an adult in the Episcopalian Church, I've come to appreciate a broader understanding of sainthood: ordinary people who allow God's love to shine through their everyday lives.
As I worked on this lesson, I found myself thinking about the people around me. The teacher who quietly encourages others. The friend who always shows up when someone needs support. The church volunteer who serves faithfully without seeking recognition. The grandparent whose kindness seems endless. They may never have statues, feast days, or books written about them, but their lives reflect the same love, faith, courage, generosity, and compassion that we admire in the saints.
In our EYC group this week, we completed a companion activity called Saints Among Us. Both our youth and leaders reflected on people in their own lives who demonstrate faith through their actions. The results were thoughtful, meaningful, and inspiring. It reminded all of us that God's light is often found in the people closest to us.
You’re invited to watch the video below:
Download the free Saints Among Us Companion Activity:
I'd love to hear from you: Who is someone in your life who helps others see God's love? If you use the Saints Among Us activity with your church, youth group, classroom, or family, please let us know how it went. We'd love to learn alongside you.