Maddie’s Story: Inspirational Video from an Aspiring Teacher

Maddie

Maddie hopes to be a Pre-K teacher someday, just like thousands of other college students. What makes Maddie’s hope unique is, as Paul Harvey used to say, the rest of the story:

My favorite line from the video: “She has broadened what I understand as the Body of Christ.” I hope to see Maddie visiting this site some day as a Catholic educator.

Here are some ideas for using the video in the classroom:

7th Grader Explains Dangers of Abortion to Growing YouTube Audience

Pro Life 12-Year-Old
Pro Life 12-Year-Old

The Catholic News Agency reported today on an un-named twelve-year-old girl who is beginning to gain attention from her class speech on the topic of abortion. Her delivery is clear, confident and effective. She summarizes the Catholic position on abortion in a way that few politicians can appreciate. Covering most of the pro-life bases, she discusses when life begins, and ends her speech by quoting Horton Hears a Who. I’m not sure where she goes to school, but I hope she got an “A.” Take a look for yourself:

Tip of the hat to Jean at Catholic Fire.