What is a Saint
She lived and worked in Calcutta
Who is St. Teresa of Calcutta?
The minimum number of years that must pass after a person's death before the canonization process can begin.
What is at least 5 years?
He was the most recent Pope to become a saint.
Who is St. John Paul II?
(Until Oct. 14th then Who is St. Paul VI?)
Joseph, Mary, John the Baptist and the Apostles
Who are the first saints?
This saint was the only apostle who did not die a martyr. He stood faithfully at the cross when the Savior made him the guardian of His Mother. He authored one of the gospels.
Who is St. John the Apostle?
This feast takes place every year on November 2nd, the day after All Saints Day.
What is All Soul's Day?
This couple, who were Jesus' grandparents, are recognized as the patron saints of grandparents.
Who are Sts. Ann and Joachim
This is the minimum number of miracles required to be attributed to a person before they can be named a saint.
What is two?
This saint is known as the Maid of Orleans. She lead the French army to several important victories during the 100 Years War. She is the Patron Saint of Soldiers.
Who is Joan of Arc? (1412 - 1431)
This is the liturgical color for All Saints Day.
What is white?
He is credited with bringing the Word to the Gentiles. He documented this work in letters.
Who is St. Paul? Died 67AD
He is the patron saint of charitable societies. He did not create the charity (which our church supports) that is his name.
Who is St. Vincent de Paul? He lived about 1600.
January 5th is his feast day. He is considered the founder of Diocese Catholic Education. He was a bishop in Philadelphia.
Who is St. John Neumann?
This saint asked to be crucified upside down because he did not feel worthy to die in the same way as Christ. He was our first pope.
Who is St. Peter?