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How does one become a saint in the Catholic Church?
To become a saint in the Catholic Church, a person must lead a life of exceptional holiness, be officially recognized by the Church as having lived a virtuous life, and have performed miracles attributed to their intercession after death. The process, known as canonization, involves thorough investigation and approval by the Vatican.
What is the Episcopal Church opinion on suicide?
The Episcopal Church [E.C.] does not condone suicide. However, the church does not condemn to hell any person who commits suicide. Rather, the church knows that God, in his mercy, will deal with the person justly (and compassionately). The E.C. recognizes the great suffering that many people endure, and that the person just lost their way.
What is a person known for his or her holiness?
A Saint.
A person admired for his or her holiness?
saint
Caononization is the process by which the Church declares a person what?
declares them a Saint
Is Samantha a Catholic Saint?
There is no widely recognized Catholic saint named Samantha. The Catholic Church has an elaborate process for canonization, which involves verifying miracles and a rigorous evaluation of the person's life and holiness. If Samantha has not been officially recognized by the Church as a saint, then she is not considered a Catholic saint.
How does the Church choose someone to become a saint?
The Church does not choose saints, only God can do that. However, the Church does have an investigative process to determine if the person is actually in heaven called the canonization process.
Can a person who has been baptized as a Catholic also be baptized as a Christian?
Yes, a person who has been baptized as a Catholic can also be baptized as a Christian. The Catholic Church recognizes the validity of baptisms performed in other Christian denominations.
What is beautified in Catholic church?
It is when a person is believed to be "blessed" and is a part of the canonization process.
What does the halo symbolise in Christianity?
the halo represents a person's holiness, no ordinary person had a halo.
Can a person get re-baptised in the Catholic Church after joining the Church?
If you were baptized in another church, you do not get baptized again. The Church recognizes the one baptism as valid.Roman Catholic AnswerYou may be baptized if the original baptism was not valid. You should check with the priest. If there is some question, they may baptize you conditionally, "if you are not already baptized, I baptize you in the Name of the Father..." as to attempt to "re-baptize" a person is very wrong.
If I have my child baptized in an Episcopal Church will the Catholic Church recognize this Will she be able to make her first communion when the time comes?
Yes, the Roman Catholic Church recognizes the baptism of the Episcopal Church and most any other Christian Church that performs a baptism in the name of the Holy Trinity, e.g., "In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit." The Pastor of your Catholic Church will request the Baptism Card or Certificate signed by the priest of your Episcopal Church, when your family is 'received' into the Catholic Church and/or prior to signing off on the child's the First Communion. As a side-note the Catholic Church recognizes that any person may perform the Baptism of a child in cases of necessity, even by a non-baptized person, with the required intention, by using the Trinitarian baptismal formula as stated above. The intention required is to will to do what the Church does when she baptizes. [Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1256]
