IMMACULATE CONCEPTION GRADE SCHOOL FAITH FAMILIES Here is a list of our Faith Family Patron Saint chosen by our 8th Grade Faith Family leaders: Michael H. Family Gena G. Family Victor C. Family Meg S. Family Paige C. Family Claire K. Family Jack E. Family Jessica K. Family Jack H. Family Kate Family Daniella Family Davey S. Family Maggie F. Family Jenna K. Family Charlie S. Family Danny M. Family Allison L. Family Eileen P. Family John S. Family St. Matthew St. Genesius-I chose this saint because he is the patron saint of acting and I enjoy acting. I also chose this saint because I thought it would be an interesting saint or younger kids. St. Martin de Porres-I chose this saint because he respected everyone, even vermin with respect. This is how my family will treat everyone. St. Monica-I chose this saint because she had a lot of patience for her son and husband. She prayed for 7 years for her son to join the church and her prayers were answered. I think we should all have patience because God might not answer our prayers right away. Our Lady of Guadalupe-I chose this saint because we all live in America and she is the patron saint of America. St. Rose of Lima -I chose this saint because she is the patron saint of gardeners. I really enjoy gardening and nature. St. Francis of Assisi-I chose this saint because he is a caring shepherd just like Jesus was with us. St. Catherine of Bologna-I chose this saint because she is the saint of artists. St. Francis de Sales-I chose this saint because I think books are important for little kids. It helps them gain more knowledge and become more intelligent. St. Elizabeth of Hungary St. Ambrose St. Joseph St. Michael the Archangel-I chose this saint because he helped and served others. This is so important that I want to get across to our younger students to help everyone. St. John of God-I chose this saint because he is the patron saint of firefighters and hospitals. I believe it is important for my faith family to know how important it is to care for one another. St. George-I chose this saint because he showed courage and honor always. St. Vincent Ferrer-I chose this saint because he is the patron saint of all builders, including those who built our building. They also work with wood, which makes me think of the cross. St. Peregrine Laziosi St. Thomas Aquinas-I chose this saint because he was the patron saint of Catholic Schools. He was also a very smart person. St. Maria Goretti IMMACULATE CONCEPTION GRADE SCHOOL FAITH FAMILIES Luke A. Family Billy K. Family Rochelle S. Family Charlie O. Family Jackie Family Dylan Family Shannon M. Family Chris L. Family Ava Family Danielle D. Family Emmanuel J. Family Annie M. Family Danny S. Family Abby S. Family Ashton T. Family Nick V. Family Bryan P. Family Luke R. Family Nick C. Family Jack S. Family St. Thomas More-I chose this saint because he showed the people of England to follow their faith. St. Isidore St. Therese of Lisieux St. Joan of Arc-I chose this saint because she suffered for her faith and she was a strong warrior St. Martin of Tours St. Frances Xavier Cabrini St. John of Capistrano St. Anthony of Padua-I chose this saint because throughout his younger life he had to show resistance in his battle against demons. He also is a patron saint of lost items. St. Cecilia St. Agatha-I chose this saint because she is the patron saint of care. I think that we should help and care for each other as a family. Sts. Cosmos and Damian- I chose these saints because I want to be a doctor and they are the patron saints of doctors. Also, because my faith family will be able to pray to them for good health and to stay safe from illness. St. Lawrence-I chose this saint because he is the patron saint of cooks and the poor. I really enjoy cooking. He also helped the poor by setting up soup kitchens for them. He used his love of cooking to help others. St. Ignatius of Loyola St. Benedict-I chose this saint because he is the patron saint of School children. He was known for his devotion to God and connection with animals. St. Paschal Baylon-I chose this saint because he is the patron saint of shephards, who were the first people to see Baby Jesus. St. John Baptist de La Salle-He is Jesus’ cousin. He is a role model for all in the family of Christ. St. Aloysius Gonzaga- I chose this saint because he is the patron saint of youth and teenagers. St. Blaise-I chose this saint because I thought everyone in my family would have heard of him. He also did great things in the Catholic Church. St. Nicholas-I chose this saint because he is a great role model. He teaches us to help those less fortunate and he is my patron saint. St. Michael the Archangel-I chose this saint because he protects everyone in Heaven and on Earth. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION GRADE SCHOOL FAITH FAMILIES Alex M. Family Patrick S. Family Amy C. Family Daniel G. Family Abby G. Family Danny W. Family Hannah H. Family Luke R. Family Ally F. Family Connon L. Family Ian H. Family Regina H. Family Kevin C. Family Peter A. Family Joseph K. Family St. Christopher -I chose this saint because he is the patron saint of transportation. I find this important because we use forms of transportation every day. St. Gabriel-I chose this saint because he told Mary that she was going to have Jesus. He is the messenger from God. St. Agnes St. Joseph of Arimathea-I chose this saint because he is the patron saint of my parent’s occupation and is a very important yet overlooked part of the Catholic Church. St. Sebastian-I chose this saint because I love sports and have a great appreciation for soldiers. St. Sebastian is the patron saint of both. St. Patrick-I chose this saint because he was very brave. He chased the snakes out of Ireland which was why he was brave. It takes a lot of bravery to make the right choices in life, which is why I chose him. St. Catherine of Siena St. Jerome-I chose this saint because he helped many people learn about the Bible. St. Lucy- I chose this saint because she made a sacrifice of herself, to follow and do what was right in her heart. St. Raphael the Archangel-I chose this saint because he will protect and watch over my faith family. St. Padre Pio St. Elizabeth of Seton-I chose this saint because I want to be a teacher when I grow up. She started a school and influenced many people. St. Kevin-I chose this saint because he founded Glendalough in Ireland for devoted Catholic men. He was very nice and welcoming to all. St. Joseph of Cupertino-I chose this saint because I want to pilot when I’m older. If we pray to him, my Faith family will be safe when they fly. St. Martin of Tours-I chose this saint because he taught us to share all of our belongings with others. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION GRADE SCHOOL FAITH FAMILIES