Patron Saints of Countries
Ireland's patron saint has a well-known feast day in March.
St.Patrick
St. Expeditus is unofficially the patron saint of ______: to intentionally put off doing of something that should be done
procrastination
This teenager is a newly canonized saint known for loving the Eucharist and playing video games.
St. Carlo Acutis
Who can become a saint?
Anyone! All people are called to holiness and can enter heaven. In the broad spiritual sense, anyone in heaven is considered a saint.
This saint's image is behind the altar.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Papua New Guinea's patron saint is known for slaying demons.
St. Michael the Archangel
St. Apollonia was tortured by having her teeth pulled out, so she is the patron saint of _________.
dentists
This French saint led soldiers into battle at the age of 17.
St. Joan of Arc
How many miracles are required for someone to be canonized as a saint in the Church?
2
This saint's statue is to the left of the altar. He can be seen holding a small child.
St. Joseph
Jordan's patron saint is known for baptizing Christ in the Jordan River.
St. John the Baptist
St. Denis is the patron of ___________ as he was martyred by being beheaded. (hint: these can be splitting)
headaches
These 3 children were approached by Our Lady in Portugal. They received messages, visions of hell, and witnessed the Miracle of the Sun.
The Fatima Children (Jacinta, Lucia, Francisco)
What date does All Saints' Day fall on?
November 2 (on a Sunday this year)
This saint can be seen among the statues by the candles. He is the patron saint of the order of our priests.
St. Augustine
Norway's patron saint has the same name as a well-loved snowman! He is also not the first...
St. Olaf II
St. Lawrence was martyred by being roasted slowly on a gridiron. He famously told his executioners, "I'm well done on this side, turn me over!" He is the patron saint of ______ and ______.
cooks & comedians
This saint was the founder of the Missionaries of Charity, who dedicate their lives to serving the poorest of the poor.
St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)
There are 4 steps to becoming a saint. What are these steps?
Servant of God, Venerable, Blessed, Saint
This saint's statue is right next to her son, because she is known for praying for his conversion for 17 years.
St. Monica
Canada's patron saint is the patron of fathers and carpentry.
St. Joseph
St.Joseph of Cupertino is the patron saint of _________ because he frequently experienced miraculous levitations during prayer.
aviation
This saint's is one of the youngest to be canonized. Her attacker's conversion came from her forgiving him on her deathbed.
St. Maria Goretti
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This saint's statue is the smallest one by the candles. He is often seen wearing green, and is patron saint of impossible causes
St. Jude