Saints

Early Fathers

Apostles Creed:
He descended into Hell and on the third day arose again, ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the father to judge the living and the dead.

2Macc 15:11-16 Maccabeus’s dream: Onias (deceased high priest) “…was praying with outstretched arms for the whole Jewish community.” God’s prophet, Jeremiah,”…fervently prays for his people and their holy city.” and “…presented a gold sword to Judas” to crush his adversaries.

Communion of Saints, the church militant, the church triumphant, and the church suffering, all participating in the Mystery of God’s will as Paul tells us in Ephesians to unify all things in heaven and earth to God through Jesus and with the power of the Holy Spirit.

Continue to next page for information on how saints are canonized.