Saints
During her lifetime she became famous as the Catholic nun who dedicated her life to caring for the destitute and dying in the slums of Calcutta.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
In this sacrament the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness.
Sacrament of Holy Orders
This is celebrated on December 8, exactly nine months before the Feast of the Nativity of Mary on September 8.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Symbolic of unity (Deuteronomy 6:4).
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Christmas Time and Easter Time; celebrations of the Lord (except of his Passion), of Mary, of the Angels, and of Saints who were not Martyrs; solemnities of the Most Holy Trinity (Sun. after Pentecost), of All Saints (Nov. 1), and of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 24); feasts of the Conversion of St. Paul (Jan. 25), of the Chair of St. Peter (Feb. 22), and of St. John (Dec. 27)
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Usually pictured holding the child or infant Jesus, he is one of the most popular Catholic Saints for kids. He had portrayed a great role as father and protector of the Holy Family. In addition to this, he represents hard work in everything he does. He showed willingness to do whatever God asked, and vowed strong commitment to his family.
St. Joseph
In this sacrament, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.
Sacrament of Confirmation
The first day of lent, falling exactly 46 days before easter.
Ash Wednesday
Symbolic of a new beginning (Genesis 17:2; Mark 16:9-11; Genesis 7:13). Christ appeared this many times after His resurrection, God saved this many people from the Flood, newborns were circumcised on the this day.
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Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Pentecost Sunday; celebrations of the Lord's Passion, of Apostles, and of Evangelists; celebrations of Martyrs
Red
The mother of the Virgin Mary. She is one of the patron saints of Brittany and Canada and of women in labour. As the grandparents of Jesus, she and her husband are also considered the patron saints of grandparents; their feast day is celebrated on July 26.
St. Anne
This is a sacrament in which the priest, as the agent of God, forgives sins committed after Baptism, when the sinner is heartily sorry for them, sincerely confesses them, and is willing to make satisfaction for them.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
This is a Christian celebration that occurs the Sunday before easter. It commemorates the days before the last supper when Jesus returned to Jerusalem.
Palm Sunday
Symbolic of perfection and completion (John 2:19; Matthew 12:40; Luke 13:7). The Holy Trinity is the best example of this.
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Advent and Lent
Violet
There are kids who love crawly things like snakes, and those who don’t. But either way, little ones love the story of this saint leading the snakes out of Ireland. The deeper meaning of the story may elude small children… but the magical tale makes him one of the most recognized Saints among kids and adults.
St. Patrick
This is another sacrament of initiation and can be received daily if desired. It is the central rite of Catholic worship. During the mass the priest consecrates bread and wine, the elements of the Eucharist, which are transubstantiated into the body and blood of Christ.
Sacrament of Holy Communion
This is a feast held on the anniversary of the day that the Virgin Mary "having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory." It is celebrated on August 15.
The Assumption of Mary
Symbolic of trials (Genesis 7:4; Exodus 24:18; Numbers 14:33; Matthew 4:2). Moses lived this many years in the desert, this many years in Egypt, and was on Mount Sinai for this many days, Jonah preached in Nineveh for this many days, Ezekiel slept on his right side for this many days, etc.
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Third Sun. of Advent and Fourth Sun. of Lent
Born in 291 AD and raised in a Christian family. She was very beautiful and belonged to a wealthy family. Her hand in marriage was highly sought after, and she had many high ranking men chasing after her. However, she made a promise to God never to stain her purity. Her love for the Lord was great and she hated sin even more than death! She died a virgin-martyr at the age of 12 or 13 on 21 January 304.
St. Agnes
This is the sacrament of admission to the church, symbolized by the pouring or sprinkling of water on the head or by immersion in water.
Sacrament of Baptism
A celebration of Jesus Christ's bodily ascent into heaven 40 days after he has risen from the grave. It is therefore celebrated on the 40th day of easter, or 39 days after easter.
The Ascension
Number symbolizes spiritual authority (Matthew 10:2-4; Revelation 7; 10:2-4). This many tribes, apostles, Jacob had this many sons, God ordered that this many of loaves of unleavened bread be present in the temple each week, etc.
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Ordinary Time
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