Martyrs
This person was crucified upside down and was among Jesus' closest disciples
Who is Peter?
Known for her "little way" to holiness
Who is Therese of Lisieux?
Originally a wealthy Italian man imprisoned by his own father twice, he is also patron Saint of animals
Who is Francis Assisi?
Known as "the one whom Jesus loved", the only apostle to not be martyred
Who is John the Evangelist?
A young boy who died of Cancer known for his love of the Eucharist and coding
Who is Carlo Acutis?
A man who stepped in to be put to death to save another persons life in a concentration camp
Who is Maximilian Kolbe?
Patron Saint of lost things
Who is Anthony of Padua?
Who is Teresa of Avila?
Known as Jesus' closest female disciple aside from his own mother
Who is Mary Magdalene?
A nun who had a special love for the poorest of the poor
Who is Mother Teresa?
A young boy known for his dying phrase "Viva Cristo Rey" and "Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe!"
Who is Jose Sanchez del Rio?
Italian Third Order Dominican, mystical author, known for reforming the Papacy
Who is Catherine of Siena?
A saint known for his love of hearing confessions, having the stigmata of Christ, and for physically healing many people during his life
Often referred to as "the forgotten Saint", was a pivital figure in the life of Christ
Who is Joseph?
A polish man canonized by Pope Francis, had a great love for the youth and the outdoors
Who is Pope John Paul II?
This person fought in a war and was burned at the stake
Who is Joan of Arc?
Italian Dominican, wrote systematically on philosophy, theology, and Catholic doctrine, patron of Catholic schools and education, one of the most influential theologians in the West
Not an apostle but often referred to as one
Who is Paul?
North African Bishop who was originally in a long term relationship, even having a son through that relationship before moving and giving his life to Christ through the Church, he later wrote "Confessions"
Who is Augustine of Hippo?
Who is John Henry Newman?
This young person is known for honoring their chastity to the point of death and was 11 years old when they died
Who is Maria Goretti?
founder of Discalced Carmelites, called “Doctor of Mystical Theology”, poet, was imprisoned for his reform efforts, known for his writing "The Dark Night of the Soul"
Who is John of the Cross?
Kidnapped by pirates as a teenager and enslaved, later escaping to become a priest then became a missionary in the very country he was kidnapped in
Who is Patrick?
Disciple of John the Apostle, an early Christian writer later martyred for his faith
Who is Ignatius of Antioch?
Known for her experiences in Africa as a slave, this person is patron Saint of Sudan and victims of human trafficking
Who is Josephine Bakhita?