Other Characters Studied: St. John Masias, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Rose of Lima

Secular Topics: Geography of South America, timeline of 16th and 17th centuries, prejudice, Panama, history of Peru

Religious Topics: True riches, prayer before a crucifix, religious habit of the Dominicans, counting your blessings, vestments and altar cloths, sanctifying grace, spiritual and corporal works of mercy, blessedness of work, love of neighbor, holy greetings, intercessory prayer, head coverings in church, social justice, memorization of Bible verses, competiveness, mercy of God, praising God, officials of the Catholic Church, Nicene Creed

Virtues: obedience, humility, kindness

Mary Fabyan Windeatt study guide, Catholic living book, Catholic study guide, imitating the saints, studying the saints, Catholic summer program, family unit study, growing in holiness, saint timeline, critical thinking skills, reading comprehension, narration, Janet McKenzie, RACE for Heaven, Janet P. McKenzie, holy habits, literature-based curriculum, Catholic maps, St. Martin de Porres, St. Rose of Lima, St. John Masias, spiritual works of mercy, corporal works of mercy, gate-keeper, porter, South America, map of St. Martin de Porres, timeline of St. Martin de Porres, spiritual read-aloud