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What is a saint?
A saint is someone who has led a holy life and is in heaven with God.
What is a martyr?
A martyr is someone who is killed for believing in Jesus.
Can we be saints? How?
Yes, by loving God and others like Christ.
What is holiness?
Who is the greatest saint of all?
Mother Mary
When is All Saints' Day?
1 November
Why do we celebrate All Saints' Day?
We want to honour the Saints and learn to be like them.
Which holy day is after All Saints' Day?
All Souls' Day
Name a saint who was canonised for his holiness even in old age and suffering?
Pope John Paul II
Which countries did the slides cover on saints in Asia?
Japan, China, Korea
Be holy and pray more
Love like Jesus
Forgive like Jesus
How do we celebrate All Saints' Day on the eve of All Saints' Day which is All Hallows' Eve (meaning Eve of Holy Saints' Day) - note it is not Halloween
Do not dress as ghosts and demons to celebrate evil
Name a saint you wish to follow and tell me why the saint is a good role-model of virtue for you.
free response
How can you die to yourself like a martyr?
Die to selfishness and enjoying oneself at the expense of others eg give up things that do not lead to holiness
In what way is Mary the greatest of all saints?
Mary said yes to God at the expense of her life all through her life, no matter how difficult the situation, and stayed faithful.
Mary was so holy and open to the Holy Spirit that she even bore the Lord Jesus and was filled with the Holy Spirit.