The North American Saints Activity Book is the first in a series of online resources from the Department of Christian Education of the Orthodox Church in America. It offers biographical information about twelve saints whose lives and witness built up the Church in America.

In addition there are striking black and white drawings of each saint, based on their icons, and an array of puzzle activities which will give students a challenging and enjoyable way to learn more about each one. A special feature of the book is a map for each saint, tracing the path of his travels and witness.

Teachers and educators are seeking materials that address Multiple Intelligences and learning styles. The North American Saints Activity Book, with its variety of resources, answers that need. It also offers many ways for teachers to help students develop further study--for example, they might create puzzles based on those in the book, map the travels of other saints, or chart the climates and topography of areas of the world in which Orthodox saints have witnessed, to discover how they adapted to those varied conditions. (Think of the many modes of transportation St. Innocent had to use to reach his people.)

The North American Saints Activity Book is a result of the creative cooperation of Christine Zebrun, Maria Proch, Kathryn Kessler, and other members of the Department of Christian Education.