I was wondering how the Vatican goes about selecting Saints. Is there some kind of committee that nominates people for Sainthood and votes to decide on it? What are the criteria for becoming a Saint? Please don't delete this, it's a serious question that is perfectly relevant to the forum. I really am interested in knowing how Saints are chosen.

-- Anti-bush (Comrade_bleh@hotmail.com), April 13, 2004

Answers

I beleive it has to do with their lives. They must in the end have attained a certain state of perfection, and reconciliation to God.

I will let others, if they decide, habndle your queatsion though.

-- ZAROVE (ZAROFF3@JUNO.COM), April 13, 2004.

To be beatified (blessed) the Church examines the persons life works.

To be canonized (saint) the person must have three miracles attributed to their intercession after death.

I do believe a committee makes the decision on the above criteria.

-- David F (notanaddress@nowhere.com), April 13, 2004.

This has been addressed here many times in the past. You can check the Saints category for more threads, but here are some that may help answer your question.

Canonization - What is it and how does it apply to scripture?

Scriptural Basis for Sainthood

how does one become a saint

How to Become a Saint

Is Joan of Arc a Saint? What are the qualifications or process?

God bless,

-- Emily (jesusfollower7@yahoo.com), April 13, 2004.