It is not dogmatic (i.e., you will not be committing a mortal sin or denying the faith by not naming your child after a saint) but it is a pious Catholic practice, and all good Catholics naturally desire to name their children after saints. Catholics recognize that an eternity in heaven with Our Lord (being a saint) is far more important and noteworthy than the dubious achievement of fame, fortune, and influence here on earth. Thus, a Catholic would be far more likely to name their child after St. Philomena than after a personage of the modern, secular world such as a popular actor, politician, etc.
The sacraments marked the most important occasions in a person's life.
"St." at the beginning of a name typically stands for "saint," indicating that the person is recognized as a saint in some Christian traditions. It is often used in Catholic naming conventions to honor and recognize individuals who have been canonized for their exemplary lives and faith.
No. According to the Catholic Church, a person can only be baptized once.
What do you mean by Evra? The company? The person? If you mean the person, Patrice Evra, he's Roman Catholic, according wikipedia.
The naming word for a person or place is a "noun." Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
The naming part of the sentence is the subject, which is "you." It is the person or thing that the sentence is about.
Yes, a person can have three names. This may be due to cultural naming practices, family traditions, or personal preferences. The three names are typically the first name, middle name, and last name or surname.
No one single person encouraged the Crusades. These military campaigns were sanctioned by the Latin Roman Catholic Church during the High Middle Ages and Late Middle Ages.
According to Catholic beliefs, at the hour of death, the soul is judged by God and either goes to heaven, hell, or purgatory based on the person's actions and faith during their life.
The process of naming something is called "naming" or "designation." It involves giving a specific label or title to identify and refer to a person, object, or concept.
According to Catholic faith, a person must believe in Jesus Christ, follow the teachings of the Church, receive the sacraments, and live a life of faith, love, and good works in order to be saved.
A noun is called a naming word because a noun is a word for (what you call) a person, a place or a thing.