Animated short brings story of Saint Clare of Assisi to life

One incredible woman’s story is still inspiring young audiences more than eight centuries after her birth. 

Following the premiere of the animated short “The Story of Saint Francis of Assisi” at the 2025 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, The Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe has released “The Story of Saint Clare of Assisi,” a three-minute short about one of St. Francis's close supporters and the foundress of the Order of St. Clare. The video, with editing and animation work by Jorge Martins and Danilo Vargas, is premiering on Aug. 11, the feast of St. Clare. 

This animated video tells the inspiring story of St. Clare of Assisi – a woman of profound courage, humility, and unwavering faith – in a way that audiences young and old can appreciate. Following her journey through childhood to the founding of the Order, the video portrays St. Clare’s determination and devotion to Christ using enchanting modern animation, creating an enduring image for young audiences. 

Produced by the province’s vocations ministry, this is a resource for parents, teachers and directors of religious education to use when sharing the Franciscan charism with children.  

This initiative is a direct response to the Franciscan Provincial Synod’s call to “deepen our ongoing formation in the Franciscan charism, both for ourselves and with the larger Franciscan family.”  

It is hoped that the resources – available in English and Spanish – will assist educators as they shape a new generation of Franciscan leaders.  

Follow the Province of Guadalupe’s social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X) to see the video when it premieres. In the meantime, you can watch the trailer below: