Saint Bernadette – Humility and Joy – French CD with Booklet

A story to listen to and share

Settle down with the children and let the story open a door to the life of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes. Anecdotes and dialogue encourage imagination, questions and conversation. A chance to share time around faith, at home or in a catechesis setting.

From childhood to life in the convent

The programme follows Bernadette's childhood, the apparitions, her entry into the convent and the end of her life. Under the title Humility and Joy, Christine Baud invites listeners to discover this figure of Lourdes. For a first introduction or to continue a child's interest after a pilgrimage.

A booklet for curious minds

The accompanying booklet presents important dates in Bernadette Soubirous's life and a calendar of the 18 apparitions with their content. It also includes five children's questions, including the meaning of the Immaculate Conception, the story of the broom, words from Bernadette and a glossary. Extend the listening with conversation and discovery.

A bonus and a meaningful gift

The programme includes a 3-minute bonus story about the healing of a seven-year-old girl at Lourdes, presented as miraculous in the account. Give this CD to a family attached to Lourdes or a child curious about the lives of the saints, as part of an introduction to Christian faith.

A French CD to revisit

Released in 2008 by Béatitudes Audio – Maria Multi Media, Christine Baud's physical audio CD has a stated running time of 47 minutes. The recording is in French only. Use a compatible audio CD player and keep the booklet nearby to continue exploring.

Frequently asked questions

What story does the CD tell?

Bernadette's childhood, the Lourdes apparitions, her entry into the convent and the end of her life, with anecdotes and dialogue.

What is in the booklet?

Biographical dates, the 18 apparitions, five children's questions, the story of the broom, words from Bernadette and a glossary.

What are the language and running time?

French only. The stated running time is 47 minutes; a 3-minute bonus story is part of the programme.

Stories on the programme

• Sainte Bernadette – L’humilité et la joie — Christine Baud
• Bonus: account of the healing of a seven-year-old girl at Lourdes — 3 min