Process
It is time to start your search for the special Saint for whom you will be named at your confirmation. Use the links on the page to start your research.
Take notes on the Saint you choose. Your notes should include the following:
- Full name
- Important dates in the life of the Saint. Include birth and death. If these are unknown, get approximations.
- Important cities and or countries in the life of the Saint.
- Background on the life of the Saint.
- Important events that contributed to the Saint's greatness.
- Note important facts on the time in history.
Once you have the basic notes, you may need to research the time and place in history. Use the following link to help you find this information.
(To most efficiently use the time line, use the following steps)
- Use the link below.
- Click the round history button on the website.
- From the index, select a period in time.
- Click the color code. This will provide the key to the color that corresponds to the area in the world you need to study.
- There is information right on the time line and the key words written in blue are links to further information. Use the key on the right for stories and pictures that go along with the facts you have gathered.
Now it is time to organize your material and write your essay. Your essay will be written as though you are not a researcher in the present. Place yourself back in time. You are one of your spiritual hero's closest companions. You were there when the special miracles were performed. You were there for the struggles and hard times. You were also there for the many times of great spiritual learning and faith. Sadly, your dear friend has just passed away. As the companion chosen to keep records for your group, you will write the story of your hero's life. Because you loved and admired your friend, you want your story to include the meaningful events and accomplishments in his or her life that made him a Saint. You also want to leave some messages of spiritual help for the future in the story.