One of the key main lessons of Class 2 is the Saints main lesson. Children turning 8 begin to be more conscious of the differences between the people around them, and between themselves and others. The animal fable stories we looked at earlier in the year provide a picture of human limitations and how they can get in our way. The Saints main lesson takes it further. We provide stories of legendary figures that have developed human attributes such as courage, veneration and compassion, and have stepped beyond their personal limitations to serve humanity or a great cause beyond themselves.