saints

Saints

Witnesses of Jesus who share in the living tradition of prayer through their lives, writings, and prayers.

Patron Saint

A heavenly protector and advocate for a nation, place, craft, or individual, who prays for us.

Intercessor

A person who prays to God on behalf of another.

Model

Saints who have shown holiness worthy of imitation.

Core Values

Fundamental beliefs of a person or organization.

Holy Spirit

The giver of life who unites us with Jesus and each other through Christian prayer and sacramental life.

Apostolic Faith

The foundation of the Church's prayer.

Charity

An element that authenticates the Church's prayer.

Eucharist

The nourishment of the Church's prayer.

Christian Prayer

A loving, conscious, personal relationship with God, our Father, through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit.

Adoration

The acknowledgment of man's creaturehood before the Creator, exalting the greatness of the Lord.

Contrition

An expression of sorrow and a promise to amend one's life and avoid sin.

Thanksgiving

The act of expressing gratitude to the Lord for all petitions and events.

Supplication

A humble plea in prayer for oneself or others, requesting material or spiritual blessings.