On November 3, our school community gathered for a beautiful All Saints Mass, hosted by our 8th graders with inspiring songs led by 7th grade. We were so proud of the Faith Family posters created by our students, honoring an incredible variety of saints who inspire us with their lives of faith, courage, and service. During the Mass, we also remembered the souls of loved ones who have gone before us.
The saints represented in our Faith Family posters included:
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Saint Rose of Lima – Latin America & Peru
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Saint Moses the Black – converted from a life of crime
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Saint Vincent de Paul – patron of charity organizations & hospitals
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Saint Thérèse of Lisieux – model of simplicity
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Saint Francis of Assisi – care for creation
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Saint Carlo Acutis – used the computer to spread the faith
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Saint Teresa of Ávila – reformer
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Saint Nicholas - a generous saint
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Saint Juan Diego – the Virgin Mary appeared to him
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Saint Lucia – brought light and food to the catacombs
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Saint John Bosco – educator of abandoned youth
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Saint Valentine - saint of love
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Saint Peter - cornerstone of the church
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Saint Leander – converted pagans; introduced Nicene Creed
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Saint Patrick - patron of the Irish
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Saint Joseph - husband of Mary
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Saint Zita – patron saint of servants and homemakers
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Saint Catherine of Siena – known for her efforts to unite the Church
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Saint Philip Neri – patron of artists and US Special Forces
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Saint Joan of Arc – a leader against the odds
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Saint John the Baptist – forerunner of Jesus
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Saint Paul the Apostle – conversion and transformation
It was a joyful and inspiring celebration of the saints who guide our faith and the community that brings their stories to life.