Printable Saint Kateri Tekakwitha prayer card

Discover the inspiring life of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint, and her profound impact on faith and devotion.

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Profile of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

Date of Birth	1656
Date of Death	April 17, 1680
Date of the Festival	July 14
Board of Trustees	Ecology, Environment, Native Americans
Canonized by	Pope Benedict XVI, 2012
Religious Order	no pertenecía a ninguna orden

About Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha was born in 1656 in what is now New York. She was the daughter of a Mohawk chief and a Christian mother, but tragically lost her family to smallpox at a young age. This illness left her with scars and impaired vision, yet her spirit remained unbroken. Kateri was raised by her uncle, who was opposed to Christianity, but she found solace in the teachings of the faith. Her deep love for God and desire for a Christian life led her to embrace the Catholic faith at the age of twenty.

In 1676, Kateri made the courageous decision to leave her home and join a Christian community in Canada, where she could fully practice her faith. She took a vow of chastity and dedicated her life to prayer, penance, and service. Known for her kindness and compassion, she often cared for the sick and encouraged others to embrace the teachings of Christ. Kateri’s life was marked by her commitment to her faith and her people, making her a symbol of strength and resilience.

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Saint Kateri Tekakwitha died on April 17, 1680, at the young age of 24. Her legacy continued to grow, culminating in her canonization by Pope Benedict XVI on October 21, 2012. She is celebrated for her unwavering faith and is known as the patroness of ecology and the environment, as well as Native Americans. Her feast day is observed on July 14, a day when many gather to honor her memory and seek her intercession.

💡 Did you know? Saint Kateri Tekakwitha is known as the ‘Lily of the Mohawks’ due to her purity and dedication to her faith, making her an enduring symbol of hope for Native Americans.

Prayer to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

O God, who chose to call Saint Kateri Tekakwitha to holiness, grant us the grace to follow her example of faith and love. May we cherish the beauty of creation and serve others with compassion. Through her intercession, may we grow in holiness and devotion. Amen.