Canonisation Flashcards
What is canonisation?
The formal process by which the Catholic Church declares a deceased person to be a saint.
When can the canonisation process start?
It can only start when the holy person is dead
Who approves the ‘Cause of Canonisation’?
The bishop
What is the first title a potential saint receives?
Servant of god
Which Vatican department decides whether the person shows ‘heroic sanctity’?
The congregation for the causes of saints
Two things that must be proved for the person to be declared venerable by the Pope:
Lived a virtuous life
Good work for god
A miracle attributed to the holy person after their death is evidence that…
That the person is indeed in heaven with god
Three conditions that must be met for a cure to be considered ‘miraculous’ are:
Instantanous
Lasting
Unexplainable
After the first miracle a person becomes known as …………….. What is this ceremony called? ____________
Blessed, beautification
After the second miracle, what title is
given to the person? _______________
Who makes this declaration?
Saint
The pope
How many miracles are required by a martyr?
1
Under what circumstances might a pope dispense with the second miracle?
Martr/ any reason - up to pope
Name two ways in which Catholics believe a saint can help them in their life
Hear/assist with prayer
Follow their example
Number the four steps to sainthood in the correct order:
- Servant of god
- Venerable
- Blessed
- Saint
