1 CONFIRMATION CLASS SAINTS PRESENTATION ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR CATHOLIC CHURCH, BOWIE MARYLAND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2020 – 2021 3.21.21 2 SAINT RICHARD PAMPURI – CHOSEN BY ADONIS RODRIGUEZ • Erminio Filippo Pampuri was from Trivolzio, Pavia, Italy and lived from 1897 - 1980. Both of his parents died when he was young. He was raised by his grandparents and had ten other siblings. He looked up to his uncle, who was a village doctor. This led St. Pampuri to study medicine. He was a Sergeant during World War I, working in a field hospital. • I chose St. Richard Pampuri because of his work helping those less fortunate. He held charity drives for the poor and offered free dental care. He was selfless, smart, strong, This Photo by Unknown Author is respectful, and overcame many obstacles, despite having a “weak” body. I want to be licensed under CC BY-NC-ND like him by helping others, looking at the positive aspects of life, and overcoming any obstacles I may face. 3 SAINT SEBASTIAN - CHOSEN BY ALEC EHRENFRIED • Saint Sebastian was from Arbonne France and lived from 256 to 288. He joined the Roman army so that he could do acts of love and charity in secret. Eventually Saint Sebastian was discovered, tied to a tree, shot with arrows, then beaten to death with clubs. He is known as the patron saint of athletes due to his endurance. I chose him to be my Confirmation saint because I play soccer and basketball. • I admire his unwavering commitment to God and his endurance. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4 SAINT PAUL – CHOSEN BY ALEXANDER VALLE RODRIGUEZ • He is a saint because his epistle (letters) had an enormous influence on Christian theology. Some consider St. Paul to be the most important person after Jesus in Christian history. St. Paul was one of the Apostles and lived from approximately 5 to 67. He was from Saint Paul is from Tarsus, Turkey. He was almost assassinated by a group of Jews for saying that Jesus was the Christ. • I admire that he was sort of a "All-or-nothing" guy. He either persecuted Christianity (before his conversion) or he proclaimed it (after his conversion). I am going to be like him by trying to turn to Jesus more often, just like St. Paul did when he found out that Jesus was the Christ, and then changed himself as much as he could. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 5 SAINT TERESA OF LISIEAUX – CHOSEN BY ALYSSA – MARIE TINIO • She lived from 1873 to 1897, and was from Alencon, France. St. Therese lived a very religious life. As a child she frequently prayed to the Blessed Virgin Mary. As a young teenager she was diagnosed with an illness that was unexplained by doctors. Her sister visited her at home and set a relic of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the foot of her bed. The young St. Therese Martin was healed mentally and physically. She was then accepted into a convent at the age 15. In the convent some of the nuns did not treat her well but she stayed strong and got through it. After her death, she became one of three women to granted the title Doctor of the Catholic Church. • I chose St. Therese of Lisieux to be my confirmation saint because I have always heard her ever since I was a kid and always admired her dedication and persistence to God and her religion. I admire that after her mother’s death she was unhappy and turned to the Blessed Virgin Mary for comfort. She also remained strong, unselfish, and religious through all of her struggles. I hope to be able to turn to someone to give me guidance through tough times, and to remember that I am not alone during times of distress. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY 6 SAINT JOSEPH OF CUPERTINO – CHOSEN BY AZAREL TCHEUMENI NGOUNOU • He lived from 1603 to 1663 in Cupertino Italy. It was said that St. Joseph Cupertino completely ignored people when they tried to prank him by putting pins and burning embers in his shirt, and only listened to direct orders from his superiors. He was unclever, but prone to miraculous levitation and intense ecstatic visions. He was abused by his family and was not as smart as his peers, but still was a generally good person. • I admire his selflessness and how he cared for the poor. I am going to be like Saint Joseph Cupertino by caring for others who are less fortunate. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC 7 SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL – CHOSEN BY BLAKE TRICE • Saint Michel the Archangel acts as a defender of the Church and chief opponent of Satan. He is the patron saint for policy officers, the military, the sick, the Catholic Church, and Vatican City. • I admire Saint Michel the Archangel because my Dad is a police officer. • I am going to be like my Confirmation saint by protecting people in my everyday life. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA 8 SAINT KATHERINE DREXEL – CHOSEN BY BRIANA RAMIREZ • St. Katherine Drexel was born in 1858 in Philadelphia and died in 1955. She is considered to be the patron saint of racial justice and of philanthropists. Her mother died five weeks after she was born. Katherine and her sister were cared for by their aunt and uncle until their father’s remarriage in 1860. Later, Katherine’s devout step mother had a long and painful battle with terminal cancer and considered it as a pivotal time in her life. In 1885 her father died leaving her with large inheritance from his family business, the Drexel Bank. • Saint Katherine Drexel believed that all people should have access to education. She funded schools and churches for African Americans and Native Americans in the West and South. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA 9 SAINT GEORGE – CHOSEN BY CHIEBUKA NWACHUKWU • Saint George is my confirmation saint because I admired that fact that he was brave and courageous. I also like the fact that he stood firmly with his religious beliefs protesting against the Roman emperor, Diocletian's persecution of Christians. I admire that he was a selfless, brave, and a courageous man. He was from Cappadocia, which is located in modern day Turkey. • I am going to be like my saint: to stand firmly by my catholic faith, be a brave and courageous young man, and always be selfless towards other people. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA 10 SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI – CHOSEN BY CYDRICH MORENO • He lived from 1181 to 1226 in Assisi, Italy, and sacrificed his life of wealth to live in hardship to get closer to Christ. Saint Francis of Assisi is well known for his devotion to the Catholic Church and receiving the stigmata. • I chose St. Francis of Assisi to be my confirmation saint because of his passion in serving God and his focus on nature. I admire his love for nature and thoughtfulness toward others. I am going to be like him by forgiving others, putting God first before anything else, and maintaining a strong relationship with God and others. 11 SAINT JOSEPH – CHOSEN BY DASIA GUMAPAC • Saint Joseph said yes to God’s plan and faithfully followed God’s plan for his life. He lived from circa 100 B.C.E to 1 A.D. Something that is interesting about St. Joseph is that he has no recorded words in the Scripter but was still a very important person in the scripture. • I choose St. Joseph to be my confirmation saint because his feast day is the same day as my birthday and ever since I was a child I looked up to him. He was very obedient to God’s words and protected his family as a great father. I am going to be like my Saint by always saying “yes” to God’s plan and trusting that He will guide and protect me. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY 12 SAINT SEBASTIAN – CHOSEN BY ELIZABETH SANDERS • He lived from 256 AD to 288 AD and was born in, France but raised and educated in Milan, Italy. He served as a Praetorian Guard in the Roman Army and was known for his goodness and bravery. Emperor Diocletian sentenced St. Sebastian to death because he was a Christian and converted others. He was tied to a tree during his execution and used as target practice by archers. • He is the patron saint of athletes and as a competitive hockey player, I relate to his qualities. I admire Saint Sebastian’s courage and bravery because he converted people to Christianity even though he could be killed for it, and he always fought for what he believed in. I am going to stand up for what I believe in and have courage and bravery like Saint Sebastian, in whatever I do. 13 SAINT GIANNA MOLLA – CHOSEN BY GIE MARIE CUNANAN • She lived a model Christian life of heroic virtue, caring for mothers, babies, the elderly, and the poor. St. Gianna Molla was from Magenta, Italy and lived from 1922 - 1962. She was a pediatrician and the tenth child of thirteen children. She lived a life helping others which I think is important. • I admire her dedication to both of her studies in medicine and religion, her empathy to people in need, and putting others before herself.