the church took out all the Saints,yet when being comfirmed You take a Saints name.why?
2007-03-03 12:52:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Before the formal canonization process began in the fifteenth century, many saints were proclaimed by popular approval. This was a much faster process but unfortunately many of the saints so named were based on legends, pagan mythology, or even other religions -- for example, the story of the Buddha traveled west to Europe and he was "converted" into a Catholic saint!
In 1969, the Church took a long look at all the saints on its calendar to see if there was historical evidence that that saint existed and lived a life of holiness. In taking that long look, the Church discovered that there was little proof that many "saints", including some very popular ones, ever lived. Christopher was one of the names that was determined to have a basis mostly in legend. Therefore Christopher (and others) were dropped from the universal calendar.
This action did not kick Christopher (if he ever existed) out of heaven. Remember everyone in heaven are saints whether the Church canonizes them or not. The Church, once again, was just trying to clean up its act.
With love in Christ.
2007-03-04 17:02:22 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After the Second Vatican Council, the Roman Catholic Calendar was modified so that the observance of some saints' feast days were made optional, particularly those whose existence may have been more symbolic than real. (St. Christopher is one example.) Those who wish to commemorate a "demoted" saint may still do so (for example, a parish patron saint), but universal acknowledgement is no longer required. The vast majority of declared saints are still on the calendar. You can verify this at most weekday Masses.
2007-03-04 02:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Church has never taken out the Saints.
2007-03-03 22:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by cynical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saints are in. They were never out. Picking a name is easy. Following Christ is the difficult part.
The word saint simply means holy. The Catholic Church is proud of the people through the centuries that can be used as an example for others.
2007-03-03 21:00:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Catholic Church has NOT TAKEN OUT all the saints. Our creed states that "we believe in the communion of saints." We sometimes take a saint's name when being confirmed.
2007-03-03 20:59:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Catholics aren't required by Doctrine to believe in the Saints, but the Church still teaches about them and their lives; they still canonize saints, etc. This might be the source of your confusion.
2007-03-03 20:59:44 · answer #6 · answered by AutumnLilly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
News to me. The Church has not removed any Saints. In fact, on a regular basis more are added.
2007-03-03 20:56:02 · answer #7 · answered by Augustine 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Now you confused me. What are you talking about ?
You say that the church took out all the Saints. Who told you that ?
You take your name looonger before being confirmed. Are you smoking weed ?
2007-03-03 20:59:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Took out all the Saints? What are you talking about?
2007-03-03 20:56:15 · answer #9 · answered by SpiritRoaming 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Who told you we 'took out all the saints?'
The saints are an integral part of our faith as Catholics! They are our role model and guides....they 'ran the race with perseverance' they fought the battles we fight in this life and still got to heaven!
We choose a saint's name at Confirmation because we look to that person to guide us in our journey to heaven!
2007-03-03 23:46:02 · answer #10 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋