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 What is a Saint/Dominican
Being a saint or Dominican entails leading a life
of extreme virtue and dedication. Saints are people
acknowledged by the Catholic Church for their
extraordinary faith, hope, charity, and humility, which
are frequently accompanied by supernatural events.
 ST. DOMINIC DE DUZMAN
Born: August 8, 1170, Caleruega, Spain

Died: August 6, 1221 (age 50 years), Basilica of San

Domenico, Bologna, Italy

Place of burial: Arca di San Domenico

Siblings: Manés de Guzmán

Parents: Joan of Aza, Felix Nunez de Guzman

Attributes: Dominican habit, dog, star above his head, lilies,

Dominical rule, staff, rosary

Canonized: 13 July 1234, Rieti Cathedral by Pope Gregory IX

 St. Thomas Aquinas

(1225—1274)
is perhaps the greatest theologian the Church has ever known. He
not only embodies the Dominican ideal of zealous devotion to
study, but by his commitment to teaching and writing, he also
generously sought to employ that learning for the good of his
neighbors. His works have continued to guide and illuminate
succeeding generations of Christians for nearly 750 years, and he
is known, among other titles, as the "Universal Doctor."
 St. Catherine of Siena
St. Catherine of Siena was born during the outbreak
of the plague in Siena, Italy on March 25, 1347. She
was the 25th child born to her mother, although half
of her brothers and sisters did not survive childhood.
Catherine herself was a twin, but her sister did not
survive infancy. Her mother was 40 when she was
born. Her father was a cloth dyer.
 At the age of 16, Catherine's In January of 1380, her
sister, Bonaventura, died, leaving her
illness accelerated her inability to
husband as a widower. Catherine's
eat and drink. Within weeks, she
parents proposed that he marry
was unable to use her legs. She
Catherine as a replacement, but
died on April 29, following a
Catherine opposed this. She began

fasting and cut her hair short to mar stroke just a week prior.

her appearance.
St. Catherine de Ricci
St. Catherine de Ricci (1522–1590), a great mystic, served
seven terms as prioress at the convent of St. Vincent’s in
Prato during the latter half of the 16th century. A paragon of
integration, she was well-grounded in level-headed good
sense and urged everyone around her to joyfulness of spirit.
Throughout all this, she bore the stigmata for over 50 years
and relived the passion of Christ on a weekly basis every
Friday. She is a model of one who synthesizes ardent love of
Christ crucified with the joy that comes from following the
way of salvation.
 St. Peter of Verona
St. Peter of Verona also known as St. Peter Martyr was born
on October 29, 1205 in Verona, Italy which later died on April
6, 1252. He was a Dominican friar, an inquisitor, and a
vigorous preacher during his time. Canonized in 1253 by
Pope Innocent IV, he is remembered for his unwavering
commitment to the truth and the patron saint of inquisitors.
 In 1234 Peter was appointed inquisitor for the
Peter of Verona (1205-52) was the first
Milan area, and in 1251 his jurisdiction was extended
canonized martyr of the Dominican Order.
to most of northern Italy. Although he attracted huge
Born in Verona, Italy, of parents who had crowds with his preaching, as an inquisitor he also

embraced the heresy of Cartharism, he was made enemies. He was martyred at the age of forty-

educated at the University of Bologna and seven. As he lay dying from the blow of a heretic's ax,

was accepted into the Dominican Order by Peter dipped his finger into his blood and attempted to

write on the ground, "I believed in one God," His

Dominic himself. Because the Dominicans
murderer Carino, renounced heresy, became a
were theologically trained preachers, the
Dominican cooperator brother, and died with a
popes entrusted the Inquisition to them.
reputation for sanctity.
 Fra Angelico
Fra Angelico, born Guido di Pietro around 1395, stands as a pivotal
figure in the Early Renaissance, renowned for his serene and devotional
religious art. This report explores the key aspects of his life and artistic
legacy, showcasing his unique blend of artistic skill and profound faith.
Angelico joined the Dominican Order in Fiesole, Italy, around 1423,
taking the name Fra Giovanni da Fiesole. He was influenced by the teachings
of reformed Dominicans, particularly St. Dominic and St. Thomas Aquinas,
whose ideals of holiness and humility deeply resonated with him. His early
artistic training likely involved manuscript illumination, possibly with his
brother Benedetto, who was also a Dominican friar and illuminator.
 St. Vincent Ferrer
Born: January 23, 1350, Valencia, Spain
Died: April 5, 1419 (age 69 years), Vannes, France
Place of burial: Basílica Catedral de San Pedro,
Vannes, France
Parents: Constance Miguel, Guillem Ferrer
Attributes: Dominican habit; Tongue of flame; Pulpit;
Trumpet; Wings; Bible
Canonized: 3 June 1455, Santa Maria sopra Minerva,
Papal States by Pope Callixtus III
Feast: 5 April
 In 1394 the antipope Benedict XIII made
He was a Valencian Dominican friar
him his confessor and theologian to his court at
and preacher, who gained acclaim as a
Avignon, but five years later Vincent resigned to
missionary and a logician. He is honored as
undertake missions. Travelling through Burgundy,
a saint of the Catholic Church and other
southern France, Switzerland, northern Italy, and

churches of Catholic traditions. In 1367 he Spain, he attracted crowds everywhere and had

entered the Dominican order at notable success in winning Jewish converts. He

was known for his religious poverty and austerity,

Valencia, where he became professor of
including perpetual fasting, and was believed to
theology.
have the gift of miracles.
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[Link] Dominican saint is credited with
founding the Order of Preachers,
commonly known as the Dominican
a) St. Catherine of Siena
Order?
b) St. Dominic

c) St. Thomas Aquinas

d) St. Martin de Porres

2. St. Catherine of Siena was known for
her mystical experiences and direct
conversations with which figure?
a) The Virgin Mary

b) St. Peter

c) St. Michael

d) Jesus Christ
3. St. Dominic is particularly remembered
for his devotion to which form of
prayer?
a) The Liturgy of the Hours

b) The Rosary

c) Lectio Divina

d) Eucharistic Adoration
4. St. Thomas Aquinas is known for his
major theological work, which is titled:

a) "The Confessions"

b) "The Imitation of Christ"

c) "Summa Theologica"

d) "The Divine Comedy"

[Link] and when was St.
Catherine of Siena born?
a) Florence, Italy, March 25, 1345

b) Siena, Italy, March 25, 1347

c) Rome, Italy, April 29, 1347

d) Siena, Italy, April 29, 1345

6. Why did St. Catherine of Siena oppose
marrying her sister’s widower?

A) She wanted to pursue a religious life

B) She was already engaged

C) She was too young

D) She did not want to marry at all

[Link] was Fra Angelico’s
birth name?
A) Giovanni di Pietro

B) Guido di Pietro

C) Benedetto di Pietro

D) Giovanni da Fiesole
[Link] religious order did Fra
Angelico join around 1423?
A) Franciscan Order

B) Benedictine Order

C) Dominican Order

D) Jesuit Order
9. What was Peter of Verona's role within
the Dominican Order?
A) He was the first Dominican pope.

B) He was a theologian and scholar.

C) He was the first canonized martyr of the Dominican

Order.

D) He was a painter and artist.

[Link] significant event occurred as
Peter of Verona lay dying from his
A)martyrdom?
He wrote a book on theology.

B) He attempted to write "I believed in one God" in his blood.

C) He forgave his murderer and became a priest.

D) He was miraculously healed and continued preaching.

For 5 points. Write your answer in one
paragraph with 5 sentences to this
question.

What made St. Dominic a model of

holiness, and how did he inspire others
ANSWERS KEY
1.B 6. A
2.D 7. B
3.B 8. C
4.C 9. C
5.B 10. B