In order for a saint to become a patron saint for World Youth Day 2016 they must satisfy the following criteria with supporting evidence taken from their lives.
CRITERIA
1. Determination – Was determined to do what was right
2. Devotion to faith – Had a deep devotion to faith exemplified throughout their life
3. Merciful - Showed mercy to others in their life even if they had wronged them
4. Influential - Had great influence on the church and those around them
5. Selfless – Always put others before themselves and cared for others first – did not draw attention to themselves
2. Devotion to faith – Had a deep devotion to faith exemplified throughout their life
3. Merciful - Showed mercy to others in their life even if they had wronged them
4. Influential - Had great influence on the church and those around them
5. Selfless – Always put others before themselves and cared for others first – did not draw attention to themselves