can you name a few popular catholic saints, popes, people, etc? please i really need this!!!
2006-09-18 14:34:24 · 8 answers · asked by Mell 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Its for a school report. im forced to go to a catholic school. dont ask
2006-09-18 14:39:45 · update #1
Saints: http://www.catholic.org/saints/
and: http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm
Popes: http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/pope0000.htm
and: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_popes
With love in Christ.
2006-09-18 17:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Awesome student,
You ask an excellent question about popular Catholic saints. There are many to read about. Some of those who have been canonized most recently are especially popular. Father Maxmillian Kolbe, who died in a Nazi concentration camp after volunteering to take the death sentence for another inmate who had a large family, comes to mind. Another fascinating saint is Father Padre Pio of Italy who was a mystic. Saint Marie Faustina is another "modern day" saint who is responsible for "The Chaplet of Divine Mercy" devotion. She was from Poland and was held in special regard by the late Pope John Paul II. Because of her, the Catholic Church celebrates Mercy Sunday--which is the Sunday after Easter. (Her diary is fascinating reading!)
Sometimes opportunities we are given in life don't always seem like fun! While you might not see your Catholic education as a blessing right now, I am confident that as time passes you will find your time in your school valuable in many ways--and someday you will thank those who are making the gift of Catholic education possible for you.
As Mother Angelica of EWTN television says, "We are all called to be great saints...don't miss the opportunity!" Keep your heart open to the blessings in your life!
Hope this helps! Good luck with your project and your Faith Journey!
2006-09-20 21:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by Sunny Flower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the greatest Popes was John the 23rd (Raymond Burr portrayed him in a tv-movie).
also, Pope Pius X, who was made a saint in 1954.
St. Ignatius of Loyola founded the Jesuits.
St. Peter Claver worked to abolish slavery.
St. Vincent dePaul was known for his charity to the poor.
St. Teresa of the Child Jesus "the Little Flower" (1873-1897)- this saint is one of the super-stars, and many people are devoted to her.
St Agnes (patron of Chastity)
St. Teresa of Avila
St. Catherine of Siena
2006-09-18 21:54:37 · answer #3 · answered by papyrusbtl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to this web site, it might come in handy! God Bless :)
http://www.catholic.org/
*** You should not feel forced, being Christian and Catholic is a blessing....maybe you dont feel it right now, but when u are older u will understand
2006-09-18 21:40:06 · answer #4 · answered by CrazySexyCool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the apostles, Mary Magdalen, Mary Mother of Jesus, Joseph step-father of Jesus, Anne Jesus' grandmother. Why don't you try www.catholicexchange.com
2006-09-18 21:40:17 · answer #5 · answered by ~Mrs. D~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
john paul the 2nd uumm, st lucia, st theresa, st david st austin...etc
2006-09-18 21:37:12 · answer #6 · answered by illustrator #12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
st. augustine, st rita, st john , st peter , st claire, st jude. i am just wondering why you need these...and lots more..
2006-09-18 21:38:05 · answer #7 · answered by herno 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to http://www.newadvent.org
I know you will find all of your answers
2006-09-18 21:58:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋