Lesson 5

The Communion of Saints

A saint is a holy person whom the Church has officially recognized as having practiced heroic virtue and lived a holy, faithful life worthy of imitation and who is in Heaven with God.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics

Creation & Creator Saints The Holy Trinity Works of Mercy

Essential Lessons

Day 1 & 2

Lesson Vocabulary

Saint: A saint is a follower of Jesus who has died and whose soul is in Heaven.
Communion of Saints: All the members of Jesus’ Church make up the Communion of Saints.
Church Triumphant: Those who have died and are in Heaven with God and all His angels and saints.
Church Suffering: Those who have died and are being purified of their sin in Purgatory and will one day be in Heaven with God.
Church Militant: Those members of the Church who are working out their salvation here on earth.
Corporal Works of Mercy: The Corporal Works of Mercy are actions Jesus taught us to show great kindness to people in their bodily needs, such as giving them food, clothing, and shelter.