What is the act called by which a person who has died is declared a saint?
Correct answer: Canonization
Neversweats
there seems to be a progressive method to becoming a saint in th Catholic Church. I believe they become "Blessed" before becoming saints.
mitch
ChampionNymph37634, It's the only chance a female has to have any influence on the faithful. And I never really got this intercessory thing - if the Almighty is all knowing why does a saint need to tell him anything ?
Timoteo
Canonization is the act by which the Roman Catholic Church declares that a person who has died is a saint, upon which declaration the person is included in the list of recognized saints, called the "canon."
Once these "saints" are "canonized", Roman Catholics are ecouraged to pray to them.
ChampionNymph37634
The notion of angels, saints, cardinals, bishops, deacons, priests, or whatever, suggests a sort of social hierarchy within a religious body such as the Catholic Church & others. Whether or not that's a good thing sorta puzzles me. I'm not sure what to think about it. Any comments?
Kane
Timoteo, So what happened to all the prayers made to Saint Christopher before he was de-canonized? Was he unable to answer them? Did God ignore his intercession?
Player #42394680
if you are a Christian a True Believer of Jesus Christ you are already a saint you are set apart
mitch
ChampionNymph37634, It's the only chance a female gets to have any real influence on the faithful.
Maestro1313
We have 2 more recent ones who progressed through the stages rather quickly. Pope St .John Paul the Great And St. Mother Teresa.
RedSeaDiver
After death, there are four stages to becoming a Saint. First, you become a Servant of God, then you become Venerable, then Blessed and finally you're declared a Saint.
Player smartrican
I have a cousin 3 times removed who has been through beatification.he has a shrine in the oldest cathedral in Caribbean. it's quite an honor.
Player #9809468
Neversweats, Beatification, I think it's called.
Player #16973323
Why do they show a picture of Nicholas Romanov II and his family for this question?
Laudy Miss Claudy
In truth, the only person whom we are sure is in heaven is the "good thief" who died on the cross next to Jesus. Jesus said to him, "This day you shall be with me in paradise".
Laudy Miss Claudy
A saint is anyone who is in heaven. Therefore, there are an innumerable amount of saints in existence. A canonized saint is a person formally recognized by the Church, by virtue of their life's work and holiness to be in heaven.
Player #9661418
millwallmarty, you're a fool...
Megan
millwallmarty, Granted, there have been many indiscretions but your comments are grossly offensive to the millions of Catholics who make this world a better place.
ChewyGazelle68623
Timoteo, you got it, my friend and so did i!!