Build Your Own History Book

SAINTS BUILD YOUR OWN HISTORY BOOK

The most fun you will have learning about important Saints throughout history! HOW IT WORKS This Build Your Own History Sticker Book contains some of the most interesting, important, influential and inspiring Saints in the history of the world. Have fun while sticking and strive to reach your own potential to have a sticker made of you someday! 1 2 3 4 Each page of this sticker STICKERS come in BUT HOW? For example, STUMPED? To see the correct book has a COLOR THEME sheets of 9... notice that read a description in a sticker, scan the QR Code & each sticker belongs in their different color section & try to match the in the “WHO AM I?” box by one specific spot. Figure out backgrounds match the page correct colored sticker. using a QR Reader app on which one goes where! on which it belongs. your smart device.

JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? Born 1920 in Poland | Died 2005 place sticker here JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? • P ope from 1978 to 2005 and one of the place sticker here most well-traveled leaders in history, visiting 129 countries. POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II• Helped end Communist rule in Poland and all of Europe. • Improved relationships between different religions by calling for Christians, Jews and Muslims to live together peacefully . Was 1st Pope to enter and pray in a mosque. For help, scan the For help, scan the QR code here. QR code here.

You are no better than anyone else and no one is better than you..” For help, scan the QR code here. L E 5 6 7 Now place the sticker Now it’s time to add YOUR CONGRATULATIONS! over the box that says: OWN PHOTO! Place a favorite WHO AM I? picture of yourself in the open You have spot on the opposite page. Built Your Own History Book! JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? place sticker here

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TIME OF CHRIST 300S- 1200S 1500S- 1800S The Cross represents Sacrifice, Salvation and The Sacred Heart represents Jesus’ Suffering and The Dove represents the Holy Spirit. Redemption. Eternal Love. Yellow represents Light and the presence of God, and Purple or Violet is symbolic of Penance, Humility, Pink symbolises Grace, Happiness and Admiration. also of Renewal and Hope, as in Jesus’ Resurrection. Suffering, Royalty and the Seasons of Advent & Lent. “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud... Love does not delight in evil but rejoices “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 with the truth... Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

UP TO 300 AD 1200S- 1500S 1800S- PRESENT DAY The Fleur-de-Lis represents the Virgin Mary and/or The Lamb represents Purity, Innocence and The Fish represents Faith in Christ. Holy Trinity. Sacrifice. Blue is symbolic of Heaven and the Sky (for Jesus’ Green represents Hope, Rebirth and Charity. Red is emblematic of Passion, Blood, Fire, birth), Water (for the beginning of Creation) and Martyrdom, God’s Love and the Holy Spirit. Mary (our “Queen of Heaven”). “The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being.” Pope Saint John Paul II “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and “To change the world we must be good to those who only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish cannot repay us. Lord, teach us to step outside but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into ourselves. Teach us to go out into the streets and the world to condemn the world, but to save the world manifest your love.” Pope Francis S A throughM Him.” John 3:16-17 P L E ECUMENICAL CAROLINGIAN THE MODERN/POST- APOSTOLIC AGE COUNCILS PERIOD THE CRUSADES RENAISSANCE ENLIGHTENMENT MODERN CHURCH

TIME OF CHRIST MIDDLE AGES REFORMATION Present 0 2nd c 4th c 6th c 8th c 10th c 12th c 14th c 16th c 18th c Day Born about 5 BC in Judea Born 18 BC in Galilee SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST Died about 33 AD WHO AM I? Died Unknown (Assumed into Heaven) • Jewish prophet/priest who began his place sticker here • Known as the “Blessed Virgin” and public ministry around 30 AD. “Queen Mother,” she is the mother of

• He spoke about the coming of Jesus and Jesus Christ. Paul Peter : Author God’s final judgment to large crowds in • The angel Gabriel appeared to tell her Judea and along the Jordan River. she would conceive Him by the power of the Holy Spirit. • Baptized many people, most notably Jesus, at which point the heavens • Born without Original Sin and never Peter Saint Pope opened and God spoke: sinned during her life.

For help, scan the This is my beloved son, in whom I QR code here. Behold, I am the handmaid of am well pleased. (Matthew 17:5) the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.

Born 1 AD in modern-day Syria JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? Died 64 AD place sticker here • 1 of the 12 Apostles and the 1st pope Domain Public del Duomo, dell’Opera Museo di Lorenzo, Bicci : Author and bishop who helped establish the Roman Church. • Witnessed transfiguration of Jesus and walked on water but started to sink as his faith faltered. Thaddaeus Jude St. • Denied Christ 3 times but professed his love for Him and was forgiven. TIME OF CHRIST • Patron saint of fishermen. For help, scan the QR code here. Referring to him, Jesus said “… you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church.” Domain; Public Luke, legend has it as icon painted by St. Virgin, unknown, oldest image of Blessed : Author St. Mary St.

Born in Turkey Born 1st century AD JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? Died 84 AD JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? Died 65 AD place sticker here • 1 of 4 authors of the Gospels in the New place sticker here • 1 of the 12 Apostles of Jesus, he Testament. converted many in the Middle East • Forgiveness, mercy, social justice and and Arabia to Christianity. love for the poor were the focus of his • Patron saint of hope and impossible gospel writings. causes. : unknown Russian Icon Painter, Ikonen-Museum Recklinghausen, Public Domain; Domain; Public Recklinghausen, Ikonen-Museum Painter, Icon : unknown Russian • Patron saint of artists & physicians. • Originally named Judas but changed • Thought to be the only writer of the name to Jude to avoid confusion with New Testament that wasn’t a Jew (most Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

S Alikely a Gentile instead).M P L E• Believed to have been martyred in - Artist Luke St. For help, scan the For help, scan the Syria - along with the apostle Simon Domain; Public Florence, Palace, Allori, Pitti : Artist: Alessandro QR code here. • A follower of the Apostle Paul, QR code here. ultimately to martyrdom. the Zealot- and buried under St. Peter’s Basilica. St. John the Baptist John St. Domain; Public Rubens, Born 1st century BC in Bethlehem Born 5 AD in Asia Minor | Died 67 AD Died Nazareth JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? • Early evangelist and important figure in place sticker here • Husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus, place sticker here the early Church. and considered His legal guardian and • Persecuted Christians after the foster father. Resurrection but converted to • Patron saint of workers and thought of Christianity after Jesus appeared to as true role model for all fathers. him on the road to Damascus. • Pope Pius IX made him protector of the • Traveled thousands of miles around Catholic Church. the Mediterranean Sea, establishing churches & preaching the Gospel. • Prime example of faithful believer, receiving grace at his time of death. • Considered an Apostle even though For help, scan the For help, scan the he was not one of the original Twelve QR code here. • He died in the presence of both Jesus QR code here. and Mary. : Artist Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov, State Russian Museum, Public Museum, Russian State Ivanov, : Artist Alexander Andreyevich

Born around 1st century AD JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? Died Unknown

place sticker here • An immoral sinner, Jesus cast out 7 St. Mary Magdalene St. demons when they first met. • Became a disciple of His, staying by His side during His public ministry, His crucifixion and His burial. • Running to His tomb, she was the first person to witness the Resurrection of Jesus.

: Author Fyodor Zubov, Public Domain Public Zubov, Fyodor : Author TIME OF CHRIST • The prime example of the mercy and : Author unknown, Public Domain; Domain; unknown, Public : Author For help, scan the grace of God, and patron saint of QR code here. women, converts and repentant sinners. St. Longinus St. St. Paul the Apostle Paul St.

Born 1st century BC in Bethlehem Born 1st century AD in Italy JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? Died Unknown JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? Died Unknown place sticker here place sticker here • Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the • Roman Centurion (soldier) who, during grandmother of Jesus. the Crucifixion, pierced Jesus’ side with what is often called the “Holy Lance.” • From the “House of David,” the ancestral line prophesied from which Christ would • Blood flowing from Jesus then fell be born. upon his eyes, curing his blindness. • Patron saint of unmarried women, • Converted to Christianity and became housewives, women in labor and a monk, then martyred and killed by grandmothers. Romans when he refused to flee or S A M P L Erenounce his faith. For help, scan the • Prayed to God that if blessed with a child, For help, scan the

: Artist Francesco Traini, Princeton University Art Museum, Public Domain; Domain; Public Art Museum, University Princeton Traini, : Artist Francesco QR code here. they would dedicate their child to the QR code here. service of the Lord...and then came the Testified “Indeed this was the Son of God” (Mark 15:39)

: Artist: Guido Reni, Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Public Domain; Domain; Public Petersburg, St. Museum, Hermitage Reni, : Artist: Guido miracle of Mary! St. Anne St. St. Joseph St. Domain; Born 270 AD in Turkey | Died 343 AD Born 330 | Died 405 SAINT NICHOLAS WHO AM I? • Made pilgrimage to Holy Land to walk place sticker here • A sinful thief and gang member, he turned the same land as Jesus had but during to God and converted to Christianity. Christian persecution he was exiled and • After a botched robbery attempt, he imprisoned. hid in a monastery with monks who • Generous, protective and caring, he influenced him into changing his life, was the patron saint of children, sailors, eventually becoming a monk and merchants and repentant thieves. powerful spiritual leader. • Original “Santa Claus” for his • Patron saint of non-violence, he fought reputation of secretly giving gifts to inner turmoil but outwardly showed those less fortunate. calm, peace & God’s grace. Museum, Kunsthistorisches Reni, : Artist Guido For help, scan the • His grave is thought to possess QR code here. • He died a martyr, slain while protecting supernatural healing powers. his monastery. Jerome St.

Born 2nd century | Died 3rd century WHO AM I? place sticker here • Patron saint of music, musicians and poets. • Married a pagan - whom she converted to Christianity – and he respected her wish to remain pure by showing him the Angel of God. • During her wedding, it is said that she : Artist Simon Vouet, Blanton Museum of Art, Public Domain; Domain; of Art, Public Museum Blanton Vouet, : Artist Simon “sang in her heart to God.” • She converted many people to UP TO 300 AD Cecilia St. Christianity in her lifetime and was For help, scan the QR code here. finally martyred after many earlier attempts on her life.

Born 342 in Dalmatia Born 287 in Egypt | Died 305 Domain; unknown, Public : Author WHO AM I? Died 420 WHO AM I? place sticker here place sticker here • Born into nobility, she excelled in • Patron saint of students and translators education & was a gifted student. who labored to translate the Bible from

• Had a powerful, impactful vision of the the Black Moses St. Hebrew and Greek. Virgin Mary and Jesus.

• Converted to Christianity after living • Her emperor Maxentius wanted her to Domain Public Florence, I Tatti, Villa Martini, : Artist Simone recklessly and sinfully as a young man. renounce her faith by having her debate • Witty and sarcastic, which angered 50 pagan orators (many of whom she some, he was still very faithful and converted on the spot). once said “When the stomach is full, it • Her confidence, strong convictions and S Ais easy to talk of fasting.”M P L Eunceasing commitment to God led her For help, scan the For help, scan the QR code here. QR code here. to be tortured, imprisoned & put to The friendship that can cease has death as a martyr. of Alexandria Catherine St. : Author Aleksa Petrov, Public Domain; Domain; Public Aleksa Petrov, : Author never been real. St. Nicholas St. Domain; Public Born 330 in Turkey | Died 379 Born 256 in France | Died 288 WHO AM I? JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? place sticker here • A lawyer and teacher who then turned place sticker here • Courageous member of the Roman army his life toward serving God. where he hid his Christianity, quietly converting many non-believers to the

: Author/Painter David David : Author/Painter • Became a monk, theologian and faith. supporter of the Nicene Creed (our “Profession of Faith”). • Survived an execution attempt by Roman Emperor’s archers but later martyred St. Valentine St. • Powerful Archbishop of Caesarea who fought evil & corruption anywhere he during the Diocletian’s persecution of saw it. Christians. • Known for his personal charity, he used • Warned Emperor of the repercussions of his own income and wealth to build his sinfulness, who then had him clubbed For help, scan the For help, scan the to death. QR code here. monasteries and help the poor, hungry QR code here. and underprivileged. • Patron saint of soldiers, archers, athletes and those wanting to die a holy death.

Born 283 in Sicily | Died 304 WHO AM I? place sticker here • Born rich and with many suitors, but was faithful to God alone.

: Artist Francesco del Cossa, National Gallery of Art, Public Domain; Domain; of Art, Public Gallery National del Cossa, : Artist Francesco • Wanted to donate her inheritance to the poor, saying “Give now…whatever

St. Lucy St. you intended to give away at your death.” • God helped her fend off those trying UP TO 300 AD to inflict harm but she eventually died a martyr. ALLENG H E For help, scan the • Though her eyes had been removed, C QR code here. at her burial they were miraculously restored, making her the patron saint Once you’ve completed this and the previous section, scan this QR code for a fun ONLINE CHALLENGE.  of the blind. 1

: Artist Il Sodoma, Pitti Palace, Florence, Public Domain; Domain; Public Florence, Palace, Sodoma, Pitti : Artist Il Born 226 in Italy | Died Feb. 14, 269 Born 315 in Jerusalem | Died 386 JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? place sticker here • Priest who refused to bow to and worship place sticker here • Bishop of Jerusalem who spent much

St. Sebastian St. pagan gods. of his life fighting heretics. • While under arrest & imprisoned, healed the • Was exiled for 16 years by then Bishop

: Author Francesco Bartolozzi, Public Domain Public Bartolozzi, Francesco : Author judge’s blind daughter by laying his hands Acacius, who falsely claimed he had over her eyes. sold church relics. • He then converted and baptized Judge • His faith helped him forgive and his Asterius & his entire family. writing and teaching focused on love • Tried to convince Roman emperor and the healing power of forgiveness. St. Cyril of Jerusalem Cyril St. S AClaudius II to embrace M Christianity but P L E• Created religious instruction called For help, scan the was condemned to death and martyred For help, scan the “Catecheses,” used for students QR code here. instead. QR code here. leading up to their Baptism. • Patron saint of love, engaged couples and

Author unknown, 11th Century, Public Domain; Domain; Public unknown, 11th Century, Author happy marriages. St. Basil: St. Domain; Public III, Teniers Born 1181 in Italy | Died 1226 Born 354 in Algeria | Died 430 : SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI • Son of a wealthy businessman, he WHO AM I? • Doctor of the Church and an originally lived lavishly and wanted place sticker here important Christian thinker personal glory more than salvation. • Sinful and reckless in his youth but his

• Relinquished his wealth and dedicated mother, St. Monica, prayed that he’d of Kiev Vladimir St. himself to God, leading the Church grow closer to God. away from corruption and scandal and • As bishop of Hippo, he fought against back toward Christ. any branch of Christianity that • Founded the Franciscan order and promoted false teachings. designed the first Nativity scene. • The patron saint of animals and the environment. For help, scan the QR code here. There is no saint without a past, Where there is charity and wisdom, no sinner without a future. there is neither fear nor ignorance.

Born 958 in Ukraine | Died 1015 JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? place sticker here • Was a prince & pagan who conquered and ruled the vast Kievan Rus’ Federation.

• In order to marry Anna, the sister Domain Public Francke, Artist Master of Emperor Basil II, he converted to Domain; of Art, Public Museum Angeles County Los de Champaigne, : Artist Philippe Christianity in 988 and was baptized. • Brought Christianity to Russia where he built churches and monasteries, s s visited with the poor and gave Becket: Thomas St.

300 -1200 of Hippo Augustine St. generously to charity. For help, scan the QR code here. • Died as a martyr from illness in battle.

Born 675 in England | Died 754 Born 1118 in London | Died 1170 JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? place sticker here • Seen as the greatest missionary since place sticker here • Chancellor of England who was close

St. Paul, he converted countless pagans friends with King Henry II. Domain; Public Portrait, Bloemaert, Cornelis Author to Christianity throughout Germany. • Lived quite extravagantly before • Convinced non-believers by splitting becoming a priest, once bringing 200

a tree in four parts in the shape of a soldiers, hawks, dogs, and even monkeys Boniface: St. Cross. on a trip! • Legend says he founded the tradition • Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury of a Christmas tree’s connection to the but steadfastly refused to carry out any birth of Christ.empire and growing its orders that conflicted with the Church. S Amilitary power. M P L E For help, scan the For help, scan the QR code here. The Church is like a great ship… QR code here. For the name of Jesus and the Domain; Public Lady (Antwerp), of Our Cathedral Murillo, Esteban : Artist Bartolomé Our duty is not to abandon ship, protection of the Church, I am but to keep her on her course. ready to embrace death. St. Francis of Assisi Francis St. Domain; Public anonymous, Painting, Author : Artist Born 907 in Prague | Died 935 Born 387 in Britain | Died 461 WHO AM I? WHO AM I? • Patron saint of Ireland. place sticker here • Duke of Bohemia (then pronounced King place sticker here after his death), he received a proper • Taken by Irish pirates and forced to Christian education by his grandmother. become a shepherd. • A faithful and devout man who set up • In a dream, God told him to go to the Christian laws and principles as the basic

Pope Saint Leo the Great Saint Pope sea, and when he did, he was rescued by foundation of the land. sailors. • Fought anti-Christian dissent within • Converted many Irish to Christianity his own family and was martyred at the using three-leaf clovers to teach the hands of his own brother. Holy Trinity.

For help, scan the Always holy and forgiving, his For help, scan the QR code here. final dying words were, “ May God QR code here. I am not keeping silent, nor am I forgive you, brother. hiding the signs and wonders that were shown to me by the Lord… : Artist Guercino, National Gallery, Public Domain; Domain; Public Gallery, National : Artist Guercino, Born 540 in Rome | Died 604 JOHN ADAMS WHO AM I? • Prolific writer with legal training who

place sticker here became a “doctor of the Church.” • Considered 1 of the 4 “Fathers of the Church” and often referred to as the

Pope Saint Gregory the Great Saint Pope “Father of Christian Worship.” • Credited with starting the first large- scale mission of converting pagans to Christianity. • Patron saint of teachers, students and 300s-1200s For help, scan the singers. QR code here. The place of the wicked is pride, just as conversely, humility is the

: Author unknown, Public Domain; Domain; unknown, Public : Author place of the good. : Artist Fra Angelico, Museo de San Marco, Public Domain Domain Public de San Marco, Angelico, Museo : Artist Fra St. Patrick St.

St. Benedict St. Born 400 in Italy | Died 461 Born Nov. 2, 1755 in Austria | Died 1793 JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? place sticker here • First pope to be called “the Great.” place sticker here • Italian monk who founded 12 communities for monks in Italy. • A doctor of the churchM and first to P L E consider Christology - the study of who • His “Rule of Saint Benedict” contains Jesus was as a person. guidelines for those who follow Christ, and focus on obedience, moderation and • Explained Christ’s “two natures” (i.e. humility. how Jesus could be both human and divine), saying it was “with neither • A special medal Cross bears his name and confusion nor division.” is used by Christians for power over evil, sometimes using it alongside the Rosary. • Fought heresy and those who worked to For help, scanS the discreditA the Church teachings. For help, scan the QR code here. • Convinced Attila the Hun to spare Italy QR code here. : Author Peter Parler, St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague, Public Domain; Domain; Public Prague, Cathedral, Vitus St. Parler, Peter : Author from attack. Idleness is an enemy of the soul. St. Wenceslaus St. Domain; Public Madrid, Museum, Prado the Younger, Herrera Francisco Born 1225 in Sicily | Died 1274 Born 1412 in France | Died 1431 JOHN ADAMS JOHN ADAMS SAINTWHO THOMAS AM AQUINAS I? • Priest, philosopher, Dominican Friar & WHO AM I? • The patron saint of soldiers. place sticker here doctor of the Church- his family had place sticker here him locked up to prevent him from • Brave French soldier who defeated the becoming a priest. English at the Siege of Orleans. • Summarized Christian teachings in • Holy & faithful, she was inspired by God Summa Theologica, where he detailed to fight for King Charles VII’s right to 5 powerful arguments for the existence the French crown. of God. • Saw visions from heaven & heard divine • He was known to levitate and receive voices, which helped guide her through visits from the Blessed Virgin. her religious mission. For help, scan the For help, scan the QR code here. There is nothing on this earth QR code here. About Jesus Christ and the more to be prized than true Church, I simply know they’re friendship. just one thing... : Artist Bernardo Strozzi, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice, Public Domain; Domain; Public Venice, di San Rocco, Scuola Grande Strozzi, : Artist Bernardo

Born 1348 in France Roch St. JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? Died 1376 or 1379 (unconfirmed) place sticker here • Born with a red cross on his chest, he was devout from a young age. • Gave his possessions to the poor and moved to Rome to care for the sick, perform healing miracles and help cure

those with the plague. Domain Public Museum, : Artist unknown, Brooklyn • Wrongfully accused of being a spy and 1200s-1500s was put in jail where he died. For help, scan the QR code here. • Patron saint of dogs, invalids and contagious diseases. St. Catherine of Siena Catherine St. Artist unknown, Archives Nationales, France, Public Domain; Public France, Nationales, Artist unknown, Archives St. Joan of Arc: Joan St. Born 1195 in Portugal | Died 1231 Born 1347 in Italy | Died 1380 JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? place sticker here • Catholic Priest and Franciscan Friar who place sticker here • Selfless servant of the poor & sick, often was gifted as a preacher in his explanation donating clothes and visiting homes. of scripture. • Along with St. Teresa of Avila, honored as • Known for his deep knowledge and the first women Doctors of the Church. unwavering devotion to the poor and sick. • Sacrificed throughout her life and • Fought tirelessly against heresy, receiving fasted so often, her appearance became the nickname “Hammer of the Heretics.” disfigured. • Patron saint of lost things, lost and • Convinced Pope Gregory XI to rightfully oppressed people and travelers. return the papacy to Rome.

For help, scan the For help, scan the Domain; of Art, Public Museum São Paulo de Zurbarán, : Artist Francisco S A M P L E Domain; Public Gallery, National Crivelli, : Artist Carlo QR code here. Actions speak louder than words; QR code here. let your words teach and your If you are what you should be, you actions speak. will set the whole world on fire! St. Thomas Aquinas Thomas St. of Padua Anthony St. Born 1491 in Spain | Died 1556 Born 1478 in London | Died 1535 JOHN ADAMS JOHN ADAMS WHO AM I? • A great spiritual leader who taught WHO AM I? • Highly regarded lawyer and politician in place sticker here prayers and meditations, saying “Act as place sticker here British Parliament who was close with if everything depended on you; trust as King Henry VIII. if everything depended on God.” • Insisted his daughters get the same • Served in the military until struck by a level of education as his sons, which was cannonball, leaving him with permanent highly unusual at the time. limp. • Refused to betray his faith, even as King • Became a priest and theologian, starting Henry threatened to fire and imprison the religious order “Society of Jesus” (or him. Jesuits), noted for their holy missions • Patron saint of lawyers and difficult For help, scan the and charitable works. For help, scan the marriages. QR code here. QR code here. Love is shown more in deeds than I die the king’s faithful servant, in words. but God’s first. : Artist Vittore Crivelli, Musée Jacquemart-André, Public Domain; Domain; Public Jacquemart-André, Musée Crivelli, : Artist Vittore

Born 1221 in Italy | Died 1274

St. Bonaventure St. JOHNWHO ADAMS AM I? • Bishop, doctor of the church and place sticker here theologian, he was considered one of the greatest spiritual philosophers of the Middle Ages. • Firmly believed that using both reason and faith, he could prove the existence of God. • Led the Franciscan Order as minister 1200s-1500s general for 17 years.

ALLENG For help, scan the H E QR code here. Let meditation of Christ’s life be C your one and only aim, your rest, Once you’ve completed this and the previous section, : Author Hans Holbein the Younger, Public Domain Public the Younger, Holbein Hans : Author your food, your desire, your study. scan this QR code for a fun ONLINE CHALLENGE.  : Artist Hans Holbein, Frick Collection, Public Domain; Domain; Public Collection, Frick Holbein, : Artist Hans 2 St. John Fisher John St. St. Thomas More Thomas St. Born 1193 in Italy | Died 1253 Born 1469 in England | Died 1535 JOHN ADAMS JOHN ADAMS WHO AM I? • Wealthy, but embraced a life of WHO AM I? • Cardinal and intellectual academic who place sticker here place sticker here poverty instead, and set aside food became Chancellor of the University from her family’s table to help feed the of Cambridge. hungry. • Demanding preacher and orator • Follower of St. Francis of Assisi, she who brought the scholar Erasmus to founded the Order of Poor Ladies. Cambridge. • The patron saint of TV because when • Along with St. Thomas More, incurred she was sick, she could see and hear the wrath of King Henry VIII. Mass on her wall! • Imprisoned in the Tower of London and • Warded off attacking soldiers by died a martyr. : Author Peter Paul Rubens, Painting, Public Domain; Domain; Public Painting, Rubens, Paul Peter : Author For help, scan the For help, scan the QR code here. praying with the Blessed Sacrament. QR code here. A good man is not a perfect man; a good man is an honest man, faithful S A M P L andE unhesitatingly responsive to the : Artist Simone Martini, Cappella di San Martino, Assisi, Public Domain; Domain; Assisi, Public di San Martino, Cappella Martini, : Artist Simone voice of God in his life. St. Ignacius of Loyola Ignacius St. Clare St. Born 1815 in Italy | Died 1888 Born 1579 in Peru | Died 1639 SAINT JOHN BOSCO WHO AM I? • Illegitimate son of a Spanish man and • Poor shepherd who became a priest, place sticker here teacher and writer. freed slave, he was ridiculed for being of : Author mixed race. • Focused on helping children and the less fortunate, saying “Always think well of • The law forbade him joining a religious everyone & be ready to help others. Do order, so he volunteered to do menial this and you will be happy.” tasks instead.

• Developed the “Salesian Preventive • Once allowed to join the Dominicans, Cupertino Joseph St. System,” which used love rather than he showed great passion and patience punishment for helping troubled and caring for the sick. delinquent children. • Patron saint of mixed race and public For help, scan the QR code here. health workers. Do not try to excuse your faults, try to correct them. Everything…could be a prayer, if it were offered to God.

Born 1567 in France | Died 1622 WHO AM I? • Converted tens of thousands of people place sticker here back to Christianity during the Protestant Reformation. : Author unknown, Visitation Monastery, Bavaria, Public Domain; Domain; Public Bavaria, Monastery, unknown, Visitation : Author • Wrote pamphlets about the true teachings of the Catholic Church and wrote letters to many people to help guide their faith. • Taught that ordinary people, not just

priests and nuns, could achieve holiness de Sales Francis St. s s in their daily lives. 1500 -1800 • Patron saint of Catholic writers and For help, scan the journalists. QR code here. Have patience with all things, but, first of all with yourself. : Author anonymous, Public Domain; anonymous, Public : Author

Born 1603 in Italy | Died 1663 Born 1890 in Italy | Died 1902 WHO AM I? WHO AM I? place sticker here • Franciscan friar and priest who was place sticker here • Known for her purity, grace and Domain Public Brovelli-Soffredini, Giuseppe : Author widely ridiculed throughout his life for courage at such as young age, she died de Porres Martin St. being dim-witted and odd. from injuries after being attacked. • She forgave her attacker but appeared • However, he was kind and lighthearted to him in prison. He admitted his sin, Goretti Maria St. and often caught up in his vivid visions repented and begged forgiveness from of God, which sent him into fits of her mother. laughter. • Upon his release, he devoted himself to • Was prone to the miracle of levitation, monastic life and her beatification. S Aonce even in front ofM the Pope! P L E • Youngest Roman Catholic saint and the For help, scan the • Patron saint of pilots and people For help, scan the QR code here. QR code here. patron saint of youth, young women, suffering mental handicaps. purity and victims of violence. Domain; Public Deasti, Felice Carlo : Author St. John Bosco John St. Domain; Public Painting, Mazzanti, Ludovico Born 1656 in Mohawk nation Born 1842 in Italy | Died 1857 JOHN AD- WHO AM I? (present day New York state) WHO AM I? • According to his teacher John Bosco, place sticker here place sticker here Died 1680 he devoted his heart and soul to God, • She and her family suffered from making him eligible for sainthood. smallpox, which left her body covered • Upon his First Communion, he with scars. promised himself “My friends shall be • She was called “Lily of the Mohawks” Jesus and Mary” and “Death rather than because of her purity. sin.” • He actively worked to become a saint,

Artist Jusepe de Ribera, Prado Museum, Museum, Prado Artist Jusepe de Ribera, • Converted to Christianity walking hundreds of miles on foot to a mission in believing that it is God’s will. Canada. For help, scan the For help, scan the QR code here. I am not my own; I have given QR code here. I can’t do big things, but I want

St. Teresa of Avila: of Avila: Teresa St. myself to Jesus. He must be my only love. everything... for the glory of God. Author unknown, Public Domain unknown, Public Author

Born 1515 in Spain | Died 1582 WHO AM I? • Nun and author of spiritual classics place sticker here such as The Way of Perfection. St. Frances Cabrini: Cabrini: Frances St. • Lost her mother at a young age and

: Author unknown, Painting, Public Domain; Domain; Public unknown, Painting, : Author devoted her prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary. • Became one of first women given the title of “Doctor of the church.”

St. Dominic Savio Dominic St. • Influential member of the “Carmelite Order.” 1500s-1800s For help, scan the QR code here. We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us. (CNS/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters), Public Domain; Domain; Public via Reuters), Romano (CNS/L’Osservatore

Born 1869 in Sudan | Died 1947 Born 1850 in Italy | Died 1917

Tapestry Portrait, Tapestry WHO AM I? WHO AM I? • As a girl, she wasM kidnapped, tortured, P L E• Became a member of the ‘Daughters of place sticker here place sticker here sold into slavery and forced to convert to the Sacred Heart’ religious order at age 18. Islam. • Sent to the USA by Pope Leo XIII to open • But her spirit was strong and once freed, schools, orphanages and hospitals for poor : Artist unknown, she converted to Catholicism and joined and less fortunate Italian-Americans. the convent. • Patron saint of immigrants and • Despite her suffering, she still forgave her missionaries. captors, saying that she would not have S Abecome a Christian if not for them. • She was the first US citizen to be canonized (made a saint). St. Josephine Bakhita Josephine St. : Author Claude Chauchetière, S.J. Photo: Diocèse de Saint-Jean-Longueuil, Public Domain; Domain; Public de Saint-Jean-Longueuil, Diocèse Photo: S.J. Chauchetière, Claude : Author For help, scan the The Lord has loved me so much: For help, scan the QR code here. QR code here. we must love everyone…we must Today love must not be hidden…It be compassionate! must be living, active and true! St. Kateri Tekakwitha Kateri St. Domain; Public Madrid, Born 1920 in Poland | Died 2005 Born 1858 in Philadelphia | Died 1955 POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II • Pope from 1978 to 2005 and one of the WHO AM I? • Activist who opened dozens of schools most well-traveled leaders in history, place sticker here for Native American & African : Author visiting 129 countries. American children. • Helped end Communist rule in Poland and • Shocked and moved by the poor living all of Europe. conditions of Native Americans in the • Improved relationships between different Southwestern U.S… St. Faustina Kowalska Faustina St. religions by calling for Christians, Jews and • …and after discussing with Pope Leo Muslims to live together peacefully. XIII, he suggested she become a • Was 1st Pope to enter and pray in a missionary to help! mosque. • Patron saint of racial justice and For help, scan the philanthropy. Social justice cannot be attained QR code here. by violence. Violence kills what it Let us open wide our hearts. It is intends to create. joy which invites us.

Born 1908 (him), 1910 (her) – Portugal Author/Photographer Joshua Benoliel, Public Domain; Domain; Public Joshua Benoliel, Author/Photographer WHO AM I? Died 1919 (him), 1920 (her) : place sticker here • Shepherd children who witnessed apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is why “Our Lady of Fátima” is now also given to the Blessed Virgin. • Practiced self-sacrifice & fasting at

young ages and tried saving sinners Marto & Jacinto Francisco Sts after seeing a vision of Hell.. 1800s- Present day • Pope Francis canonized them exactly 100 years after the first apparition For help, scan the appeared to them. QR code here. • They’re the Catholic church’s youngest non-martyred Saints. : Author Tryphosa Bates-Batcheller, Public Domain Public Bates-Batcheller, Tryphosa : Author : Author unknown, Public Domain; Domain; unknown, Public : Author

Born 1905 in Poland | Died 1938 Born 1835 in Italy | Died 1914 Pope Saint Pius X Pius Saint Pope

WHO AM I? WHO AM I? Drexel Katharine St. place sticker here • Nun who felt a calling to religious life at just place sticker here • From a large, poor family who worked 7 years old. on behalf of, and gave refuge to, the poor. • Experienced conversations with Jesus, earning her the name “Apostle of Divine • He opposed modernizing the church Mercy.” and his personal motto was, “Renew all things in Christ.” • Her devotion gave inspiration to people worldwide to ask for God’s mercy, trust in • Decreed age of First Communion be His mercy and show others mercy. changed from 12 to 7 years old. • According to the Vatican, having direct • Performed miracles such as having a : Author José Cruz/Abr, Agência Brasil; Agência Brasil; José Cruz/Abr, : Author For help, scan the quotes of her conversations with Jesus set For help, scan the paralyzed child run! QR code here.S herA apart from most otherM visionaries. PQR code here.L E I was born poor, I have lived poor, and I wish to die poor. Pope Saint John Paul II Paul John Saint Pope Domain; Public Conception, of the Immaculate unknown, Marians Born 1910 in Macedonia | Died 1997 Born 1881 in Italy | Died 1963 WHO AM I? WHOJOHN AM AD- I? place sticker here • Nun, charity worker and caregiver to the place sticker here • After becoming a Priest, served as world’s most vulnerable in the slums of chaplain and stretcher-carrier in Italian Calcutta, India. army’s medical corp. • Founded “Missionaries of Charity” • Was a firm believer in equality, advocated : Author unknown, Public unknown, Public : Author and served the homeless, hungry and for human rights and was committed to hopeless by opening schools, clinics and world peace. orphanages. • Known affectionately as the “Good • Always tried to convert the person she Pope,” he loved children and was was serving to Christianity, even though recognized for his humanitarian work St. Maximilian Kolbe Maximilian St. she admitted she sometimes doubted during WWII helping those persecuted For help, scan the her own faith. For help, scan the by the Nazis. QR code here. QR code here. Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, We were all made in God’s image, person to person. and thus, we are all Godly alike. : Author unknown, Public Domain; unknown, Public : Author Born 1887 in Italy | Died 1968 WHO AM I? • Priest, friar and mystic who decided by age place sticker here St. Padre Pio Padre St. 5 to dedicate his life to God. • His 5 spiritual rules were: daily Communion, weekly Confession, examining one’s conscience, meditation & spiritual reading. • Experienced “stigmata” (body marks & 1800s- Present day pain in same areas of Christ’s crucifixion wounds) and spiritual gifts such as healing

Artist José del Pozo, Museo de Arte de Lima, Public Domain. de Arte Lima, Public Museo Artist José del Pozo, powers, levitation, miracles & prophecy. : ALLENG For help, scan the H E C QR code here. Pray, hope, don’t worry. Worry is Once you’ve completed this and the previous section,

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Pope Saint John XXIII: John Saint Pope Born 1894 in Poland | Died 1941 Born 1891 in Germany | Died 1942

Back Cover Image (Saint Rose Of Lima) Of Rose (Saint Image Cover Back WHO AM I? WHO AM I? place sticker here • Franciscan priest whoM had a strong P place stickerL here E• The patron saint of Europe and of devotion to Mary and the Immaculate martyrs. Conception. • Born to a Jewish family but as a teenager • During World War II, he stayed in the stopped believing in God. monastery to help the wounded & • Upon reading St. Teresa of Ávila’s protected Jews from persecution. autobiography, she converted to • At Auschwitz concentration camp, Catholicism and became a Carmelite nun. he volunteered to die in place of a

: Author unknown, Public Domain; Domain; unknown, Public : Author • She helped others through their pain S Acondemned man, dying as a martyr. and suffering up until she herself died at

- Author Judge Florentino Floro, Public Domain; Domain; Public Floro, Judge Florentino - Author For help, scan the For help, scan the Auschwitz, a Nazi concentration camp. QR code here. Let us remember that love lives QR code here. through sacrifice and is nourished by We can do nothing ourselves; God

St. Teresa Benedicta Teresa St. giving. Without sacrifice there is no love. must do it. St. Teresa of Calcutta of Calcutta Teresa St. Domain; SAINTS BUILD YOUR OWN HISTORY BOOK

Born 1586 in Lima, Peru | Died 1617 SAINT ROSE OF LIMA • Nicknamed “Rose” for her stunning beauty; then adopted the name at her Confirmation. • Patron saint of those with family problems and who were ridiculed because of their faith. • Became a nun at a very young age despite her parent’s wishes. • Took prayer and fasting very seriously in devotion to her faith. The gift of grace increases as the struggle increases.

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