Founder of the Franciscans

Born in Spain in 1170. Wanted to bring Albigensians back to the faith. At his baptism a star was seen on his forehead. His feast day is August 8th.

Not actually a human, this "holy one" is usually pictured in full armor and stepping on the devil.

Led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. Spoke to God face to face.

This young blessed was just beatified this month. He had a deep love of the Eucharist and also loved games and computers.

Founder of the Benedictines

Born in Italy in 1347. She wrote a book called the Dialogue which she dictated while in ecstasy. She influenced many people in her time, including convincing the Pope to leave Avignon and return to Rome. Her feast day is April 29th.

A Roman soldier who converted to Christianity. He was shot full of arrows but survived and was later martyred.

Our "Father in faith." Believed God's promise the at his descendants would be as numerous as the stars.

Student of Saint John Bosco. Made four holy promises on the day of his first Communion, including "Death rather than sin." Died at age 14.

Founder of the Dominicans

Born in Italy in 1225. Because of his large size and quiet personality he was called the "Dumb Ox" in school. He Became the most brilliant Catholic theologian in the Church's history.

Patron Saint of England. AN early Christian martyr who, according to legend, slayed a dragon to liberate a city, whose citizens then converted to Christianity.

The second king of Israel. A man after God's own heart. Wrote many of the psalms.

A young Christian in the early Church under the Roman Empire. He was entrusted with secretly bringing the the Eucharist to Christians and died defending it. Patron saint of first Communicants.

Founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Born in Lima, Peru in 1586. Her real name is Isabella but she is known by her nickname, which was given to her as a child because of her great beauty. She lived a life of severe penance in a hut in her parents' yard.

A worldly Spanish knight who was shot with a cannonball in battle. While recovering, he read the lives of the saints and the life of Christ and decided to give his life to Christ.

The first Judge. Led the people into the promise land, beginning with conquering Jericho.

A young girl who desperately wanted to receive Communion before the required age. She lived with Dominican nuns. Miraculously received her
first Communion and died from joy.

Founder of the Discalced Carmelites

Born in Lima, Peru in 1579. He was the child of an African mother and a Spanish father. He Suffered mistreatment because of his mixed race, even in his own order, but responded with live and forgiveness. He could heal people and communicate with animals.

A French teenage who heard the voice of saints commanding her to liberate her country from the English. She led the French army in several victorious battles but was captured and burned at the stake.

The only female Judge. Rendered her judgements under a palm tree. Inspired the Israelites to victory against the Canaanites.

The oldest of three children to whom our Lady appeared in Portugal in 1917. She is the only one of the three who survived into adulthood. She became a nun and died in 2005.