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How a Saint Becomes a Saint?
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November 28th, 2014

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But do you know how does a Saint Become a Saint?
The process through which a holy person becomes an
official Saint in the Church is called ‘canonization’. It
generally begins at least 5 years after a person’s death.

Step 1: Research
A group is appointed by a bishop to investigate the
person’s life and holiness.
During this stage, the person is referred to as a
‘Servant of God’. If the investigation is approved, the
person is called ‘Venerable’.

Step 2: Miracles
Miracles must be seen as being achieved through the
intercession of that person. Once this is proven the
person is called ‘Blessed’. This step is called
‘beatification’.

Final Step: Canonization
After another miracle is attributed to this person, the
Pope will make a formal declaration of ‘canonization’ and
the person is called a Saint!
It is important to realize that we do not pray to saints,
as if they were equal to God.
Rather, we honor the Saints for their holy lives and,
because of their close connection with God, we ask the
Saints to pray WITH and FOR us.

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