Elizabeth Ann Seton

Biography

• Born at New York City in August 28, 1774.
• Died from tuberculosis, at Emmittsburg, Maryland in January 4, 1821.
• Feast day is on January 4
• Lost her mother at the age of 3.
• Fluent in French, great musician, and an accomplished horsewoman.

Biography

• In 1794, Elizabeth married a wealthy man named William Magee Seton and gave birth to two kids. Anna Maria and Willy.
• Early life was quiet, simple and often lonely. When she grew older the Bible became her support and comfort.
• Patron of death of children, loss of parents and widows.

Biography

• Born into a wealthy Episcopalian family, and she was raised in New York at the late 18th century.

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• Elizabeth started a school in Baltimore, Maryland with two other women to begin plans for a Sisterhood.
• Established the first free Catholic school in America
• Founded the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's.

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Prayer

• Lord God, You blessed Elizabeth Seton with gifts of grace; As wife and mother, educator and foundress, So that she might spend her life in service to your people. Through her example and prayers May we learn to express our love for you In love for our fellow men and women. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Quotes

• "Disorder in the society is the result of disorder in the family."
• "Live simply, so that others may simply live.

Questions

• What did she die from?
• True or False: Elizabeth is the patron saint of newlyweds.
• Who did she marry?
• At what age was Elizabeth when her mother died?
• What is she the founder of?