The story of St. Valentine has zero to do with schmaltzy flowers and candy. I know, anathema, right? There's worse news. It has nothing in common with romance as we know it. But Valentine's story is spiritually romantic. Valentinius was a Roman Christian priest. In those days, this was not popular. In fact, it was illegal. So here are Catholic crafts and activities to celebrate St. Valentines Day for its real meaning. Catholic Saint Valentine Lesson Plans, Activities