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also, Saint, Saints, the Saints, saint | also, Saint, Saints, the Saints, saint, | ||
abbreviation: "St." | |||
* expanded entry from [https://wiki.rejoiceinmary.org/index.php/Glossary_of_terms_for_catechism_of_the_Catholic_faith#saint/_Saint Glossary entry for "Saint"] | * expanded entry from [https://wiki.rejoiceinmary.org/index.php/Glossary_of_terms_for_catechism_of_the_Catholic_faith#saint/_Saint Glossary entry for "Saint"] | ||
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* a model Christian | * a model Christian | ||
* an intercessor | * an intercessor | ||
"Sainthood" refers to status as a Saint | |||
== Saint overview == | == Saint overview == | ||
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* and a "model" Christian and "intercessor" ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/220/ CCC 828]) | * and a "model" Christian and "intercessor" ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/220/ CCC 828]) | ||
* members of the Church are "saints" ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/220/ CCC 823]) | ** Saints may intercede to the Lord on our behalf | ||
* also, members of the Church are "saints" ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/220/ CCC 823]) | |||
== | == Characteristics of Saints == | ||
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|+St. Paul's qualifications for sainthood | |||
!Criteria | |||
!Check | |||
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|Holiness | |||
| ✓ | |||
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|Model of Christian Life | |||
| ✓ | |||
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|Teacher of the Church | |||
| ✓ | |||
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|Intercessor | |||
| ✓ | |||
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|Miracles | |||
| ✓ | |||
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|Martyrdom | |||
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|} | |||
* Saints have all or some of the following characteristics or acts: | |||
** "holiness" (acting like and by the standards of God and under God's Grace) | |||
** a model or noteworthy Christian life | |||
** a teacher of the Church | |||
** conducted (a) miracle(s) in life or through intercession (i.e. after death, interceded on behalf of someone who prayed in their name) | |||
** intercessor to the Lord | |||
** martyrdom (dying for God) | |||
=== Early Christians === | |||
* early Christians considered the martyrs saints, as they were certain to be with God for their allegiance and sacrifice to the Lord: | |||
** they were known as "saints for sure" | |||
** and their death dates, burial sites and remains became the focus of worship | |||
** the closer to the "relic" of a saint the closer to God | |||
== Criteria for Sainthood: canonization == | |||
* the title "Saint" is for someone "canonized" by the Church: | * the title "Saint" is for someone "canonized" by the Church: | ||
** = declared and holder of the "Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven" by the Pope | ** = declared and holder of the "Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven" by the Pope | ||
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*** (note: the Church never declares that anyone is in Hell or Purgatory) | *** (note: the Church never declares that anyone is in Hell or Purgatory) | ||
“The solemn declaration by the Pope that a deceased member of the faithful may be proposed as a model and intercessor to the Christian faithful and venerated as a saint on the basis of the fact that the person lived a life of heroic virtue or remained faithful to God through martyrdom” ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/870/ CCC Glossary]) | “The solemn declaration by the Pope that a deceased member of the faithful may be proposed as a model and intercessor to the Christian faithful and venerated as a saint on the basis of the fact that the person lived a life of heroic virtue or remained faithful to God through martyrdom” ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/870/ CCC Glossary]) | ||
== Prayer to the Saints == | == Prayer to the Saints == | ||
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*** because after curing the sick, he became sick himself and retreated to the woods, where a dog brought him food and healed his wounds by licking them | *** because after curing the sick, he became sick himself and retreated to the woods, where a dog brought him food and healed his wounds by licking them | ||
*for more: | *for more: | ||
**"Reading the Church Fathers: A History of the Early Church and the Development of Doctrine," by James L. Papandrea, p 80 | **"Reading the Church Fathers: A History of the Early Church and the Development of Doctrine," by James L. Papandrea, p 80 | ||
**[https://www.catholic.org/saints/patron.php Patron Saints A-Z - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online] | **[https://www.catholic.org/saints/patron.php Patron Saints A-Z - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online] | ||
== Relics of Saints == | |||
== Sources == | |||
**[[wikipedia:List_of_Catholic_saints|List of Saints (wikipedia)]] | **[[wikipedia:List_of_Catholic_saints|List of Saints (wikipedia)]] | ||