Peter was a fisherman called by Jesusto follow Him. Jesus named him Peter,which means “rock.” He was to be therock on which Jesus would build HisChurch.

Peter did not always show his faith inJesus. He even denied Him. Yet, it wasrevealed to him that Jesus was God’s Son.

Peter was the first Pope and boldlypreached the Gospel of Jesus.

St. Peter the Apostle

Born in Lourdes, France, Bernadette firstsaw the Blessed Mother when she wasfourteen. Appearing in a cave, Our Ladywas dressed in blue and white and askedBernadette to pray the Rosary with her.

Mary appeared to her eighteen times.Once, a spring began to flow from thecave. It had healing powers.

Our Lady knew that Bernadette wouldsuffer on earth, but she promised herhappiness in heaven.

St. Bernadette of Lourdes

Martin grew up with a deep love for thepoor and all creatures.

At age fifteen, he became a Dominicanbrother and joyfully performed thelowliest of tasks. Martin cared for thesick and spoke to anyone who neededencouraging, comforting words.

His love for all God’s creatures and hisgift of healing led him to run an animalhospital, even though much other workfilled his time.

St. Martin de Porres

Elizabeth is known as the firstAmerican-born Saint. At nineteen, shemarried William Seton. The couple raisedfive children.

Elizabeth was widowed at a young ageand became a Catholic not long afterWilliam’s death.

Always concerned about the educationof children, she opened the first Catholicschool in America. Elizabeth later founded the Sisters of Charity, which wasthe first American teaching Order of nuns.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton