Valentines Day Lesson | A brief history of the holiday

Valentine’s Day is so much more than a holiday made up by greeting card companies! It has a rich history rooted in the stories of men named Valentino, who risked their lives for their love of God, their love of others, and to preserve the love of marriage. I believe it is important for us to learn the history of the Christian church in the years following the lives of Christ’s apostles and remember the courage of our ancient brothers and sisters. While I do not believe in praying to the saints of the Catholic church, I do think it is beneficial to learn about their lives, deaths, and impact on Christianity.
May this brief summary of Saint Valentine encourage you to love Jesus and others well!
A brief story and summary of the history of Valentine’s Day. (Intended for elementary ages. Details were omitted to remain age-appropriate however the following words are used in the story: martyr, death, and romance. Please adjust to fit the needs of your family.)
A Valentine’s Day prayer
A coloring page of Valentine marrying a Roman couple.
A short lesson on understanding love as an action.
An acrostic prompt for loving actions.
A writing prompt for sacrificial love.
A writing prompt for listing what you love about someone.
A drawing prompt about love.
Copy work for preschool to upper elementary.
Heart coloring page
Cards to cut out and attach to gifts.
Scripture cards about love for reading together as a family. (They can be cut out and laminated.) Include these in your bible time in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s day, read them at the dinner table together, or choose a few to memorize and recite on Valentine’s day.