Catholic Schools
This saint and one of the first popes is known for meeting with Attila the Hun and saving Italy from war.
Who is St. Leo (yay!)
This saint from Spain is the patron of astronomers and natural scientists
Who is St. Dominic?
St. Stephen was an early Evangelist killed by this because he refused to stop spreading the news of Jesus. This way to go out definitely didn’t rock…
What is stoned to death?
St. Wilgefortis was beautiful… until she prayed to God for her to grow this
What are beards?
The Queen of the Saints. We know her, we love her, we have a lot of statues of her
Who is Mary?
This patron saint of sailors that the US Navy may have been your former school’s name
Who is St. Brendan?
The subject of many classical pieces of art, this saint was tied to a tree and survived being shot with arrows. Ouch!
Who is St. Sebastian?
St. Cassian was a teacher who refused to teach pagan beliefs and give sacrifices... Please don’t do this to Miss Sawyer
What is killed by his student’s pencils and pens
St. Barbara wasn’t American, but she’d sure love the 4th of July!
What are fireworks?
The Saint of Courtly Love… Suddenly I wish I had chocolate
Who is St. Valentine?
She’s the patron of mother’s having babies and also miners. You might be there on Sunday if you live in Fair Lawn
Who is St. Anne?
This wealthy princess was known for her beauty and loyalty to God over a handsome husband… only for her eyes to be plucked out! She’s the patron saint of the blind.
Who is St. Lucy?
The patron of cooks, chefs, and comedians. When he was put to death on a grill, he famously said “Turn me over! I’m not done yet on this side!”
Who is St. Lawrence?
St. Drogo was famous for a face only a mother could love. Oh and I think he liked Frappuccinos.
What are unattractive people and coffeehouses?
This guy did not like snakes but I’m sure he loved corned beef and cabbage
Who is St. Patrick?
She’s the patron saint of Rome and scholars. She even has a medieval torture device named after her! If your name is Miss Sawyer or Ms. Vargas, this is where you went to school
Who is St. Catherine?
This saint is the patron of protecting plants from a late frost
Who is St. Sophia?
If you think getting a paper cut is bad, St. Bartholomew would like to have a word with you
What is flayed?
St. Januarius would get along great with Dracula and doctors.
What are blood banks?
This saint would probably have 7 rescue animals and really wants to pet your dog on a walk
Who is St. Francis?
For the boys looking to the future, this famous dad and husband might lend his name to your future high school
Who is St. Joseph?
This Persian deacon refused to stop preaching during one of the worst persecutions in history. His fingernails were ripped off for spreading the Good News.
Who is St. Benjamin?
St. Antipas was cooked alive in this strange animal shaped devices... Does anyone smell burgers and steaks cooking?
What is a brazen bull?
She’s the patron of throat pain, but more often associated with her English festival where tacky gifts were sold, coining the term ‘tawdry’
(Also Miss Sawyer’s confirmation name :) )
Who is St. Audrey?
She heard the saints speaking to her and led the French army to victory against the English... at age 16
(Miss Sawyer’s favorite saint)
Who is St. Joan of Arc?