Apostles
His name was Simon, but Christ renamed him 'Rock.'
Who is St. Peter?
Gregorian chant is named for this pope.
Who is Pope St. Gregory the Great?
This saint led the army of France to victory against England... and she did it all as a teenager.
Who is St. Joan of Arc?
An early Roman martyr, this young woman is the patron saint of musicians. The Romans tried and failed to behead her.
Who is St. Cecilia?
This Italian saint took in the poor boys of Turin. He loved to play soccer and do magic tricks.
Who is St. John Bosco?
This apostle spread the news of the Gospel all the way to India, though he doubted the Risen Lord.
Who is St. Thomas?
He is the most recent pope to have been canonized.
Who is Pope St. John Paul II?
He was a Roman soldier. He's not 'De Porres', though it sure sounds like it if you say it fast.
Who is St. Martin of Tours?
This Biblical saint is the patron of writers and painters. He also wrote one of the four Gospels.
Who is St. Luke the Evangelist?
This recently canonized saint often worked with Catholic Youth organizations. He loved to hike and mountain climb, and he took others along with him to see the grandeur of God.
Who is St. Pier Giorgio Frassati?
Before they were apostles, they were fishermen and the sons of Zebedee.
Who are Andrew and James (the Greater)?
He is the most recent papal canonization.
Who is Pope St. Paul VI?
While never phyiscally a solidier himself, he is the patron saint of soldiers.
Who is St. Michael the Archangel?
This mystic and doctor of the Church was a musician, but also was known for her cooking. There is still a popular cookie recipe of hers that is used today.
Who is St. Hildegard of Bingen?
He himself died a youth- but he set up a website to show his peers the wonders of the various Eucharistic miracles.
Who is St. Carlo Acutis?
Most of the apostles died as martyrs, but this apostle's death is a little more gruesome. He is often depicted holding his own skin, as he was flayed and then beheaded in Armenia.
Who is St. Bartholomew?
This pope lowered the age of the reception of the Eucharist to the age of reason. Before him, children had to wait until they were 12 years old.
Who is Pope St. Pius X?
A centurion in the Roman army, it's tradition that he was the one who pierced the side of Christ with his spear on the cross.
Who is St. Longinus the Centurion?
This artist found great joy in the stage. He was an acclaimed comedian and actor, who even performed for the Roman Emperor. While performing a skit making fun of the sacrament of Baptism, he suddenly understood its efficacy and converted to Christianity.
Who is St. Genesius of Rome?
The patron saint of travelers, this saint helped a young man on his journey to heal his father and find his wife.
Who is St. Raphael the Archangel?
This apostle has an interesting title. Many think it's from his rigid adherence to Jewish law. His feast day is October 28th.
Who is St. Simon the Zealot?
While still a blessed, this pope only served for a month before his death.
Who is Pope Bl. John Paul I?
This saint founded one of the greatest orders of the Catholic Church, whose members took a special vow of obedience to the pope. Before then, he was an excellent soldier until his leg was struck by a canonball.
Who is St. Ignatius of Loyola?
One of the great artists of Florence during the late medieval period, this blessed is known especially for his frescos and his use of gold and light in his painting.
Who is Fra Angelico?
Who is St. Aloysius Gonzaga?