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To become a Catholic saint, a person must live a life of heroic virtue, perform miracles (usually two are required), and have these miracles verified by the Church. The process of canonization involves thorough investigation and approval by Church authorities.
First, you have to die. Once you have been dead at least 5 years a cause
for sainthood can be opened. The local bishop or other religious leader
will assign someone to collect all sorts of documents and conduct
interviews about the life of the candidate. Once they have all the
information, the file will be sent to the Sacred Congregation for the
causes of Saints in Rome. They will study the file and, if it seems the
person exhibited some form of heroic virtue, that person will be declared
a Servant of God and an official Cause for Sainthood will be opened.
More investigations and interviews will be conducted and if the person
passes all favorably, they will be named as Venerable.
Next, more investigations and at least one miracle must be confirmed and
verified due to the intercession of the candidate. If all goes well, the
candidate will then be Beatified by the Pope and receive the title of
Blessed. Mother Teresa of Calcutta is at this stage right now.
In the final stage, more investigations and at least one more miracle must
be verified. Once all that has been done, the file is turned over to the
pope who will make the final decision. It will be up to the pope to
declare a person a saint and then arrangements are made for the official
canonization ceremonies.
This process can take many years, even centuries.
Of course, the person became a saint the moment they entered heaven. The
Church just needs to investigate to make sure the candidate is worthy of
emulation and makes a good role model for future generations.
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What did Lionel do to become a saint?
Lionel is not a canonized Catholic Saint.
Is there a Saint Courtney in the Catholic religion?
No, there is no recognized Saint Courtney in the Catholic tradition. The Catholic Church officially recognizes saints who have been canonized through a formal process, and there is no record of a Saint Courtney in that context.
Is Saint Damian a Catholic saint?
Yes, Saint Damian, the brother of Saint Cosmas, is a Catholic saint.
Who is Saint Dara and what did she do to become a saint?
Saint Dara was Irish born - 6th Century recluse. Male. Check Catholic Saints Calander for complete biography.
How did Saint Cadoc become a saint?
Roman Catholic AnswerHe was martyred for the faith by the Saxons in the sixth century, see the link below.
Why did Saint Francis of Assisi become a Christian?
saint francis of assisi became a saint for his kindness and good deeds he has done to others.
Is Saint Zoe a Catholic saint?
There is no official Catholic saint by the name of Saint Zoe. Saint Zoe is a common name for girls in Greek Orthodox tradition, but not in the Catholic tradition.
What is the criteria used by the Catholic Church?
Criteria for what? There is no "criteria" listed in the Catechism, various Catholic dictionaries or Canon Law. You will have to ask a more specific question.
When did ignatius of loyola become a saint?
Ignatius was born into a Catholic family in 1491 and was baptized soon after.
Was Saint Sebastian a Catholic?
Yes, Saint Sebastian was a Catholic
Is Saint Katharine Drexel a Catholic saint?
Yes, Katharine Drexel is a Catholic saint.
Is Saint Esther a Catholic?
There is no Saint Esther recognized by the Catholic Church. The Book of Esther is part of the Old Testament in the Catholic Bible, but Esther is not formally recognized as a saint in the Catholic tradition.
