Objective: In this course, students will learn about St. Maximilian Kolbe, the great promoter of the Immaculate Virgin Mary. Students will learn about Maximilian Kolbe's experiences during WWII and living in Auschwitz.

How did an ordained priest end up dying during the Holocaust? And how did the power of prayer help him during his last days of life?

Learn this and more in this inspiring course on St. Maximilian Kolbe.

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Religious Education - Elementary - Catechism - St. Maximilian Kolbe - Lesson 1

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Education - Elementary - Catechism - St. Maximilian Kolbe - Lesson 1 - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Education - Elementary - Catechism - St. Maximilian Kolbe - Lesson 1 - VIDEO

    • Religious Education - Elementary - Catechism - St. Maximilian Kolbe - Lesson 1 - QUIZ
  • 02

    Religious Education - Elementary - Catechism - St. Maximilian Kolbe - Lesson 2

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Education - Elementary - Catechism - St. Maximilian Kolbe - Lesson 2 - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Education - Elementary - Catechism - St. Maximilian Kolbe - Lesson 2 - VIDEO

    • Religious Education - Elementary - Catechism - St. Maximilian Kolbe - Lesson 2 - QUIZ

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Marissa Romero is Vice President of Digital Media. She also is a dedicated writer and Managing Editor for Catholic Online where she has worked for many years. She is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned a bachelor's degree in Communications. She is committed to her mission of promoting excellence in Catholic Education.

Marissa Romero

Professor