Teachings
What is a Saint?
A saint is a person who is recognized for their holiness and virtue, and who is believed to be in heaven
She is also known as the Immaculate Conception
Virgin Mary
He wrote a famous book called "Confessions"
Saint Augustine of Hippo
The first Pope of the Catholic Church
Saint Peter
He started the Second Vatican Council.
Pope John XXIII
What is a Miracle?
These are events that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws and are attributed to the divine intervention through the saint’s intercession.
Before becoming an apostle, he was known as Saul and actually persecuted Christians! He wrote many letters in the New Testament
Saint Paul
He translated the Bible into Latin
Saint Jerome
Known as "the beloved disciple"
Saint John
In 1981, he survived an assassination attempt and later forgave the person who tried to kill him. He was a Pope
Pope John Paul II
What is Canonization?
Becoming a recognized saint involves a formal process called canonization. This includes being declared a "Servant of God," then "Venerable," followed by "Blessed" after a confirmed miracle, and finally "Saint" after a second confirmed miracle.
The Father of Jesus
Saint Joseph
She was the first woman to be declared a Doctor of the Church, recognizing her important contributions to Christian theology.
St. Teresa of Avila
He is famously known for initially doubting Jesus’ resurrection until he saw him.
Saint Thomas
She had visions of Jesus and recorded these in her diary, leading to the establishment of the Divine Mercy devotion
St. Faustina Kowalska
How many Miracles are needed to become a Saint
Two
The patron saint of our Parish in Flemington
St Magdalen de Pazzi
He wrote a huge book called "Summa Theologica"
Saint Thomas Aquinas
He wrote one of the Gospels
Saint Matthew
She was a French nun who had several visions of Jesus Christ, which led to the modern devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
St. Mary Margaret Alacoque
What is Intercession?
Intercession means praying or intervening on behalf of another person. Saints are believed to be able to intercede with God on behalf of those who pray to them.
"Pray, hope, and don't worry." Who said that?
She is often called the "Little Flower" because she saw herself as a small, humble flower in God's garden, spreading love in simple ways.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
He is often invoked in prayers for desperate causes.
Saint Jude (Thaddeus)
He established the feast of the Immaculate Conception
Pope Pius V